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The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н,о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.

Reactions in cells take place at about a. 40°c b. 0° c. 100°c d. 60°c

Which best describes the present-day universe? opaque, expanding very slowly, stars produce heavy elements transparent, expanding at an accelerated rate, stars produce heavy elements opaque, expanding at an accelerated rate, stars produce only hydrogen and helium transparent, expanding very slowly, stars produce only hydrogen and helium