For Generations There Has Been a Norm of "Highest Quality

question 14

Multiple Choice

For generations there has been a norm of "highest quality in journalism" at the New York Times newspaper.In this context,the newspaper's reporters don't require close supervision to do great journalistic work.This is an example of the organizational _____ at the New York Times.

• A) culture
• B) background
• C) traditions
• D) customs
• E) mores

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Definitions:

Trans-Decalin

A specific configuration of decalin (a bicyclic compound) where the hydrogen atoms at the bridgehead positions are on opposite sides.

Stable Conformation

Stable conformation describes the most energetically favorable spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, minimizing strain and maximizing stability.

Spiro [4.4]Nonane

A type of spiro compound composed of two cyclobutane rings sharing a single carbon atom, named for its nine total carbon atoms within the structure.

Newman Projection

A way to visualize the conformation of a chemical compound by looking down the bond between two carbon atoms, showing how substituents are spatially arranged.