Compute the Mode for the Following Data

question 56

Multiple Choice

Compute the mode for the following data. 12, 16, 19, 10, 12, 11, 21, 12, 21, 10

• A)21
• B)11
• C)12
• D)10

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Definitions:

Aldol Condensation

A chemical reaction that combines two aldehyde or ketone molecules to form a larger β-hydroxy aldehyde or β-hydroxy ketone, followed by dehydration to give a conjugated enone.

Base-Mediated Aldol Condensation

A reaction process that involves the use of a base to facilitate condensation between two carbonyl compounds, forming a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound or an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.

Enolate

An anion formed by the deprotonation of an alpha-hydrogen of a carbonyl compound, important in many organic reactions.

Haloform Reaction

A chemical reaction where a haloform is produced by the halogenation of methyl ketones in the presence of base.