Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The electronegativity of an atom is defined as electron affinity of the atom.
• B) The electronegativity of an atom depends only on the value of the ionization energy of the atom.
• C) Atoms with high ionization energies and high electron affinities have low electronegativities.
• D) Atoms with low ionization energies and low electron affinities have low electronegativities.
• E) Atoms with low ionization energies and low electron affinities have high electronegativities.

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Definitions:

Anisole

An organic compound consisting of a methoxybenzene group; used as a precursor in the synthesis of perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.

Reagents

Substances or compounds that are added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction or are involved in chemical reactions.

P-Methylanisole

An organic compound where a methyl group is attached to the para position of anisole, a methoxybenzene.

Synthetic Steps

The individual chemical reactions or procedures used sequentially in the synthesis of complex organic compounds.