What Is a Hypothesis

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Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)a conclusion drawn from an experiment
• B)a random guess as to what might happen in an experiment
• C)a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations
• D)a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables

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Definitions:

Diene

A hydrocarbon that contains two double bonds between carbon atoms.

HBr

Hydrogen bromide; a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, known for its use as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Allyl Cation

A positively charged ion (cation) with the formula C3H5+, characterized by a carbon atom connected to two other carbons via double bonds in a linear arrangement.

Carbon p Orbitals

Atomic orbitals composed of p electrons in carbon atoms, crucial for the formation of covalent chemical bonds through overlap.