Which Reagent Would Serve as the Basis for a Simple

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which reagent would serve as the basis for a simple chemical test to distinguish between benzoic acid and benzamide?

• A) Cold dilute NaOH
• B) Cold dilute NaHCO₃
• C) Cold concd H₂SO₄
• D) More than one of these
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

ATC Curve

The Average Total Cost curve, a graph that represents the cost per unit of output when all costs (variable and fixed) are considered.

Break-Even Point

The production level at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in neither a profit nor a loss.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost of producing each unit.

Shutdown Point

The level of operation at which a company does not generate enough revenue to cover its variable costs, leading to a decision to cease operations temporarily.