The Strongest of the Fundamental Interactions Is the

question 19

Multiple Choice

The strongest of the fundamental interactions is the

• A) gravitational interaction.
• B) strong interaction.
• C) weak interaction.
• D) electromagnetic interaction.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups, causing chirality in the molecule.

Chiral

Pertaining to molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images, often leading to optical activity.

Achiral

Describes a molecule that is superposable on its mirror image and does not exhibit chirality.

Meso Compound

A molecule with multiple stereocenters and an internal plane of symmetry, making it achiral despite its stereogenic centers.