The Letters on a Flashing Neon Sign Actually Read "CPEN

question 140

Multiple Choice

The letters on a flashing neon sign actually read "CPEN FOR BUSINESS!" However, because of the law of _____, Joe never noticed that part of one neon letter was burned out and perceived it as reading "OPEN FOR BUSINESS!"

• A)proximity
• B)similarity
• C)good continuation
• D)closure

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Definitions:

Cyclohexene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H10, characterized by a single carbon-carbon double bond within a six-membered ring.

Crossed-aldol Product

A compound formed from the condensation reaction between two different aldehydes or ketones under basic or acidic conditions, leading to a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone.

Benzaldehyde

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde functional group; used as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals.

Butanal

An aldehyde with the formula C4H8O, characterized by a straight-chain four-carbon structure and a terminal carbonyl group.