The aldol reaction is catalyzed by acid as well as by base. Write a detailed mechanism for the acid-catalyzed condensation of acetaldehyde (equation below), and use it to respond. Draw the intermediate ion on the pathway from ethanal (acetaldeyhde) to the reactive nucleophile.

Acompound contains c, h, and o atoms. when 1.130 g of the compound is burned in oxygen, 1.064 g co2 and 0.3631 g h2o are produced. what is the empirical formula of this compound?

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. 2co2 (g) 2co (g) + o2 (g) h° = -514 kj le châtelier's principle predicts that the equilibrium partial pressure of co (g) can be maximized by carrying out the reaction a. at high temperature and high pressure b. at high temperature and low pressure c. at low temperature and low pressure d. at low temperature and high pressure e. in the presence of solid carbon

Which of these statements best explains why space exploration should be encouraged? it prepares humans to live without oxygen. it dispel myths about objects in space. it prevents comets and asteroids from striking earth. it creates technology to absorb harmful radiations in space.