In Which of the Following Is the Metric Unit Paired

question 53

Multiple Choice

In which of the following is the metric unit paired with its correct abbreviation?

• A)microgram / mg
• B)milliliter / mL
• C)centimeter / km
• D)kilogram / cg
• E)gram / gm

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Definitions:

Carbonyl

A functional group characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O), central to many organic reactions and compounds.

Infrared Radiation

A form of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used in heating and imaging technologies.

Alkene Absorption

Refers to the specific wavelengths at which alkenes absorb infrared light due to the stretching vibrations of the carbon-carbon double bond.

Stretching Frequency

A measure of how often a chemical bond undergoes a vibration between atoms, used in IR spectroscopy to help identify functional groups.