What does H2o mean in chemistry?

Iknow the answer to 13 is b and 14 is d. i just need to know why the correct answers are correct

The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н,о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.

Use the measurements in the table to determine which unidentified metal has the highest density. metal volume mass a 10.5 cm3 122 g b 14.2 cm3 132 g c 16.1 cm3 115 g d 12.7 cm3 126 g