Which Reagent(s)would Serve as the Basis for a Simple Chemical

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which reagent(s) would serve as the basis for a simple chemical test that would distinguish between benzene and 1-hexene?

• A) NaOH in H₂O
• B) Br₂ in CCl₄
• C) AgNO₃ in C₂H₅OH
• D) NaHSO₃ in H₂O
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive Events

Two events that cannot occur at the same time within the same experiment or observation.

Independent Events

Two or more events that have no influence on each other's occurrence, meaning the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other.

Intersection

In mathematics, it refers to the set of elements common to two or more sets.

Posterior Probabilities

Probabilities that are updated or revised after taking into account new evidence or information.