Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE

question 69

Multiple Choice

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) Four double bonds are present in 1,6-heptadiyne.
(2) Markovnikov's rule is needed to predict the major product formed in the reaction between water and 2-butene.
(3) The compound benzene contains both localized and delocalized bonds.

• A) All three statements are true.
• B) Two of the three statements are true.
• C) Only one of the statements is true.
• D) None of the statements is true.

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Definitions:

Stable Conformation

A molecular arrangement that is in a low energy state, making it less reactive and more resistant to changes.

Cis-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane

An organic compound where two methyl groups are positioned on the same side of a cyclohexane ring, affecting its chemical and physical properties.

Stable Conformation

A molecular structure that is in a state of minimum energy and resists change.

Quaternary Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, distinguishing it as a center of chirality in certain organic molecules.