Which Is the Best Sequence of Reactions for the Following

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which is the best sequence of reactions for the following transformation?

• A)i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄; ii)CH₃MgBr,Et₂O; iii)H₃O⁺,heat
• B)i)CH₃MgBr,Et₂O; ii)H₃O⁺,heat; iii)HNO₃,H₂SO₄
• C)i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄; ii)NaBH₄,H₂O; iii)H₃O⁺,heat
• D)i)HNO₃,H₂SO₄; ii)LiAlH₄,H₂O; iii)H₃O⁺,heat
• E)None of these syntheses is satisfactory.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Traits

Characteristics or features of an organism that are inherited from its parents.

Modern Evolutionary Synthesis

A comprehensive theory that integrates Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection with Mendelian genetics, providing a cohesive understanding of how evolutionary processes work.