Treatment of a Nitrile with a Grignard Reagent Followed by Hydrolysis

question 105

Multiple Choice

Treatment of a nitrile with a Grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis results in ________.

• A) an ester
• B) a ketone
• C) an aldehyde
• D) an ether
• E) an alcohol

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Definitions:

Rate Variance

The difference between the expected standard cost and the actual cost incurred, calculated for direct labor rate, overhead rate, or material price.

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

The estimated hours required to produce a units based on standard efficiency and productivity levels.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked to produce a good or service and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, often used as a basis for allocating overhead.