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Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Which of the following reactions is commonly used in organic chemistry to determine the age of a fossil through absolute dating?
A
Grignard reaction
B
Radiocarbon dating
C
Hydrogenation
D
Esterification
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Understand the concept of radiocarbon dating: Radiocarbon dating is a method used to determine the age of an object containing organic material by measuring the amount of carbon-14 it contains.
Recognize that radiocarbon dating is not a typical organic chemistry reaction like Grignard reaction, hydrogenation, or esterification, but rather a technique used in archaeology and geology.
Identify the role of carbon-14: Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon that decays over time. By measuring the remaining carbon-14 in a sample, scientists can estimate the time since the organism's death.
Differentiate between chemical reactions and dating techniques: While Grignard reaction, hydrogenation, and esterification are chemical reactions used to synthesize or transform organic compounds, radiocarbon dating is a technique used for age determination.
Conclude that radiocarbon dating is the correct method for determining the age of fossils through absolute dating, as it specifically measures the decay of carbon-14 in organic materials.
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