What Is the Probability of Three Tails in Three Flips

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of three tails in three flips of a coin?

• A).25
• B).75
• C).125
• D).50

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Definitions:

Specific Rotation

A measure of the degree to which a compound can rotate plane-polarized light, typically expressed in degrees and dependent on concentration, temperature, and wavelength.

Racemization

A process leading to the conversion of an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, where there is an equal proportion of left and right-handed enantiomers.

Substitution

A chemical reaction in which an atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group.

Methanol/Water

A mixture of methanol and water, often used as a solvent or reactant in various chemical reactions.