The outermost shell of an atom is called Valence shell. why?

What is the molecular formula for a compound that is 46.16% carbon, 5.16% hydrogen, and 48.68% fluorine? the molar mass of the compound is 156.12 g/mol

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.

Why does asexual reproduction result in offspring with identicle genetic variation