What Classification of Alcohol Undergoes Oxidation to Yield a Ketone

question 31

Multiple Choice

What classification of alcohol undergoes oxidation to yield a ketone?

• A)primary alcohol
• B)both primary and secondary alcohols
• C)secondary alcohol
• D)all classes of alcohols
• E)both secondary and tertiary alcohols

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Definitions:

Extinction

The gradual dissipation of behavior following the termination of reinforcement.

Delayed or Partial Reinforcement

A principle in behavior psychology where a reward is not given every time a desired behavior is exhibited, making the response more resilient to extinction.

Continuous, Immediate Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, without delay.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.