In His Book, an Inquiry into the Nature and Causes

question 296

Multiple Choice

In his book, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith described a visit he made to a

• A)car factory.
• B)pin factory.
• C)washing machine factory.
• D)farm.

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Definitions:

Optically Active

Refers to a molecule that has the ability to rotate the plane of polarized light, a characteristic of chiral compounds.

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule and how this affects its chemical behavior and reactions.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, often referring to naturally derived or synthetically produced carbon-based chemicals.

Regio-

A prefix indicating the region or position in a molecule where a chemical reaction occurs, often critical in determining the outcome of synthesis.