The Change in Equilibrium Shown in the Accompanying Figure Would

question 161

Multiple Choice

The change in equilibrium shown in the accompanying figure would be explained by a(n) ________ in the price of an input and a(n) ________ in the price of a ________.

• A) increase; increase; complement
• B) decrease; increase; complement
• C) decrease; increase; substitute
• D) increase; decrease; complement
• E) increase; increase; substitute

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Definitions:

Intense IR Absorption

Refers to the strong absorption of infrared light by a molecule, typically due to specific bond vibrations, useful in identifying functional groups.

C-H Stretch

Refers to the vibration observed in infrared spectroscopy representing the stretching of carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Conjugation

The overlapping of p-orbitals in adjacent atoms creating a system of connected π-electrons across the molecule, leading to stabilization and coloration in compounds.

Absorption Frequency

The specific frequency at which a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation, often used in spectroscopy to identify materials.