In the reaction mechanism‚ a carboxylic acid‚ m-toluic acid is used to synthesize N‚N-diethyl-m-toluamide‚ also know as DEET‚ through a nucleophilic acyl substitution reaction. The reaction begins by first converting the m-toluic carboxylic acid into an acyl chlorosulfite through a reaction using thionyl chloride. The carboxylic acid is converted into an acyl chloride because the acyl chloride is more reactive. In this step‚ hydrochloric acid is formed from a hydrogen on the carboxylic acid and a
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Running head: Competitive Behavior Psychology of Competition: A Social Comparison Perspective Stephen M. Garcia1‚ Avishalom Tor2‚ and Tyrone M. Schiff1 2 University of Michigan University of Notre Dame 1 COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR 2 Abstract This paper proposes a new framework that distinguishes between individual and situational factors in the social comparison process that produces competitive behavior. The familiar individual factors‚ which naturally vary among similarly
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the means of increasing customer base and improve their margins. This has in turn led to an increase in the merger and acquisition activity in the recent past. This paper looks at the various opportunities and challenges faced by the Indian banks in M&A deals with more focus on HR issue. ___________________________________________________ Introduction Growth is the essence of any business. Every business wants to grow and grow profitably. The growth can be achieved either through the process
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John M. Barry uncovers the epic story of the horrible pandemic of 1918‚ one that killed as many as 100 million people across the world. Barry utilizes his journalistic skills and considerable medical research to share the story of the influenza and shed light on those who were caught up in the gruesome fight. The result is an in-depth‚ incredible narrative of the times and events shaped by the plague. Barry stresses that the battle against the epidemic was more than exceptional due to the current
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the history of reading‚ the process of learning to read‚ and difficulties that can exist within the reading brain. By citing a great deal of current brain research and drawing from her own experience as a professor and parent‚ Wolf makes a powerful case for the biological basis of reading difficulty and disability. In doing so‚ she may help lead the way into a new educational era in which students with reading difficulties are acknowledged for their strengths‚ not weaknesses‚ and reading disabilities
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acceleration‚ speed 2. An airplane heads due north with an airspeed of 75 m/s. The wind is blowing due west at 18 m/s. What is the airplane’s speed relative to the ground? A. 57 m/s B. 73 m/s C. 77 m/s D. 93 m/s 3. Two velocity vectors‚ v1 and v2 are shown. Which of the following best represents the resultant of the addition of the two velocity vectors? 4. A car travelling north at 20 m/s is later travelling west at 30 m/s. What is the direction of the change in velocity? 5. Two forces
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person for M-1 and M-2 (Jessica Reyes). Ms. Sandra Reyes is a Spanish speaking individual. This writer was assisted by Officer Roman for the translation and interpreting of the conversation along with Mr. Bryan Reyes‚ who is the brother of M-1 and M-2. Ms. Reyes‚ reports M-1 and M-2 often leave the home without permission. She also reports this is not the first time her daughters have left home without permission. This writer spoke to Mr. Bryan Reyes‚ via phone who is the brother of M-1 and M-2. He
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world of technology is at your finger tips‚ should you accept it or not? A new chip that can be installed into people and would grant them unlimited online resources is at your disposal‚ such as the feed implant that is widely used in the novel Feed by M. T. Anderson. In the novel the feed implant is something those who can afford it get when they are infants and gives them access to all the information in the world and be able to chat anyone‚ play video games‚ and do your shopping on it. It has taken
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Brand Analysis and Distribution Strategy by DIANA CAMPOS 1 Table of Contents 1. Intro: The H&M Hennes and Mauritz AB Group 2. H&M The Brand 2.1. Company Profile 2.2. Environment of the brand 2.3. Target consumer 2.4. Geographical extension 2.5. Turnover 3. Distribution Strategy 4. Conclusion Bibliography 3 3 3 4 6 6 7 8 10 11 2 1. Intro: The H&M Hennes and Mauritz AB Group The H&M Hennes and Mauritz AB Group is a Swedish multinational retail company‚ considered the second retailer in the
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Flanked by the picturesque Cubbon Park‚ Queen’s Road‚ Cubbon and uptown MG Road‚ this four decade old stadium is situated in the heart of the city of Bangalore. M. Chinnaswamy stadium was formerly known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) stadium. But later the ground was later rechristened in tribute to Mr. M. Chinnaswamy. Mr. M.
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