Which Type of Study Attempts to Determine Why Certain Events

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which type of study attempts to determine why certain events do or do NOT occur?

• A)explanatory
• B)informational
• C)normative
• D)descriptive

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Definitions:

Sodium T-butoxide

Sodium T-butoxide is a strong, non-nucleophilic base, typically utilized in organic synthesis, made from sodium and tert-butanol.

Williamson Ether Synthesis

An organic reaction forming an ether from an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide), through an SN2 reaction mechanism.

Fragmentations

The process or result of breaking a molecule into smaller parts, often discussed in mass spectrometry or chemical reactions.

MS of Ether

Refers to the mass spectrometry analysis of ether compounds to determine their molecular weight and structure.