Surrealists in the 1920s Were Likely to

question 28

Multiple Choice

Surrealists in the 1920s were likely to

• A) be interested in fantasy.
• B) satirize political movements.
• C) focus on absolute truths.
• D) portray historical events.
• E) stress reality.

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Definitions:

Crossed Claisen Condensation

A reaction involving the condensation of two different esters or an ester and a carbonyl compound under basic conditions to form a β-keto ester.

Starting Materials

The raw substances or compounds that are used as inputs in a chemical reaction.

Acetoacetic Ester

Acetoacetic ester (ethyl acetoacetate) is an organic compound used in the synthesis of a wide range of chemicals, acting as a precursor for the synthesis of many compounds.

Malonic Ester

A type of ester derived from malonic acid, often used in organic synthesis, particularly in the malonic ester synthesis process.