It Is Not Unreasonable to Assume That in Ancient Times

question 327

Multiple Choice

It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by __________.

• A) an imbalance of body fluids
• B) demons
• C) improper diet
• D) social forces

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Definitions:

NonAromatic

Molecules or compounds that do not contain a ring of continuously overlapping p orbitals, thus lacking the stability associated with aromatic systems.

π Network

An extended system of π bonds in a molecule, which can involve multiple atoms contributing p orbitals for delocalized electron sharing.

Cyclobutadiene

A highly reactive, four-carbon cyclic diene that is unstable at room temperature, interesting for its peculiar electronic properties and symmetry.

1,3-Butadiene

A simple conjugated diene with the formula C4H6, important as a monomer in producing synthetic rubber.