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Give the IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(OH)CN and describe why the formation of this molecule creates 2 enantiomers.

The IUPAC name of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH(OH)CN is 2-Hydroxyhexanenitrile as its carbon chain is 6 carbons long (Hex). The nitrile group takes naming priority over the alcohol group so goes at the end of the ...
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Maths A Level: "Sketch the curve of the function f(x) = 2x^3 - 2x - 12 and show that the equation f(x)=0 has one root; calculate the root."

Consider the curve y = 2x^3 - 2x - 12.1) y-intercept. When x=0, y= -12 3) when x tends to infinity...y tends to infinity and when x tends to negative infinity...y tends to negative infinity 4) stationary poi...
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How does Insulin work within the body?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and is released into the bloodstream to control the level of glucose in the blood. When the blood glucose concentration is too high, the pancreas secrete...
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What is a world city?

A city that has very significant economic or financial and/or political influence on an international scale. Key features:Major centre for finance, business, trade. Major centre for culture, media. Major cen...
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Explain why it is important for a mammal to regulate its body temperature

The optimum temperature for enzymes in the body is around 37oC. If the body temperature falls below this temperature then enzymes will work too slowly for body process to occur fast enough the keep the mamma...
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