Use the following structural formulas to identify the following items.

-Which of the following is excreted as a paste by land snails, insects, birds, and many reptiles, because of its solubility and toxicity properties?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Use the following structural formulas to identify the following items.
 
-Which of the following is excreted as a paste by land snails, insects, birds, and many reptiles, because of its solubility and toxicity properties?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structural formula C represents calcium carbonate, which is excreted as a paste by land snails, insects, birds, and many reptiles because of its solubility and toxicity properties. The other structural formulas represent acetic acid (A), benzene (B), water (D), and ethanol (E), which are not excreted as a paste by any of the mentioned animals.

Use the Following Structural Formulas to Identify the Following Items