Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Change

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a change in society of which the owner of a breakfast diner must be aware?

• A) a new virus killing egg-laying hens
• B) an increase in the minimum wage
• C) a new development in ipod technology
• D) an increase in coffee bean prices

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Definitions:

Carbanionic Intermediate

A transient species in organic chemistry featuring a carbon atom bearing a negative charge; it plays a crucial role in various chemical reactions.

Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism in which the overall reaction occurs through a sequence of individual steps, each with its own transition state and intermediates.

Electrophilic Nitration Reaction

A chemical reaction that introduces a nitro group into an organic compound through electrophilic substitution, often involving benzene or other aromatic rings.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

A method in organic chemistry for adding alkyl groups to an aromatic ring, using a catalyst like aluminum chloride.