Which of the Following Terms Is Not Matched with Its

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is not matched with its definition?

• A)stolon - underground horizontal stem
• B)lemma - outer bract surrounding a grass flower
• C)culm - the stem of a grass plant
• D)awn - slender bristle extending from a lemma
• E)glume - a bract beneath a spikelet

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Definitions:

Polygon Rule

A guideline in molecular orbital theory used to predict the ordering of energy levels in cyclic conjugated systems.

Bond Order

A measure of the number of chemical bonds between a pair of atoms, indicative of bond strength and stability.

π Molecular Orbitals

Molecular orbitals formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals, contributing to the bonding in molecules with double or triple bonds.

KMnO₄

Potassium permanganate, a strong oxidizing agent characterized by its purple color, used in qualitative organic analysis and as a disinfectant.