How does the compound shown in part 5a of the transparency differ from the elements that comprise it?

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.

If anyone would be able to me out with these three questions it would be these are from the chem 2202 course.

An animal cell loses the ability to convert energy stored in food to energy that the cell can use. which of the cell's organelles has stopped working? a.the mitochondria b.the nucleus c.the vacuoles d.the endoplasmic reticulum