Which of the Following Accurately Describes a Debenture

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes a debenture?

• A)A bond with specific assets pledged as collateral.
• B)A type of bond issued in the names and addresses of the bondholders.
• C)A type of bond which requires the bond issuer to create a sinking fund of assets set aside at specified amounts and dates to repay the bonds.
• D)A type of bond which is not collateralized but backed only by the issuer's general credit standing.
• E)A type of bond that can be exchanged for a fixed number of shares of the issuing corporation's common stock.

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Definitions:

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