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The product shown in the box in the scheme can be produced by treatment of each of the alkenes shown with HCl. Which reaction intermediate would explain this observation.

All viruses have _______

What consists of a naked strand of RNA, and tends to mainly infect plants?

Let’s say a completely new virus has been discovered, and nothing is yet known about its “host range.”  From what is currently known about viruses in general, which of the following could be possible hosts for this new virus?

Predict the expected major products of the following reaction sequence.

An antimicrobial that is virucidal, bactericidal, etc. means that it _______ those microbes.

Identify the expected major product(s) for the following reaction?

For the reaction below, select the structure of the major organic product.  

Bonus question (The complete name is required. The name should fulfil the IUPAC rules. Only correct spelling, including dashes and  commas, R/S configuration, E/Z, numbering, etc. No partial credit) What is the IUPAC name for the molecule shown below?

Provide the expected major organic product(s) of the reaction sequence shown.