The steps of free radical reactions in 2022 This is one of the best depictions of the steps of free radical reactions I have seen. It shows what can go on in this reactions and how we get from starting material to desired final product. Radical reactions: a quick overview first. A radical reaction is a
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What is a hydrogen bond? A hydrogen bond is an electrostatic attraction between an electronegative atom (one that has lone pair electrons) and a hydrogen atom bound to an electronegative atom. Because the electronegative atom has lone pair electrons and steals some electron density from other places, it takes on a partial negative charge, symbolized
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Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry Welcome back. Let’s not beat around the bush on this one: functional groups in organic chemistry are why we can do any organic chemistry in the first place. Functional groups are the basis of why molecules can and will react with each other. Without functional groups, everything would be straight
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How many O3 resonance structures can be drawn? How many O3 resonance structures can be drawn? The answer is simple: two. Briefly, if you follow the octet rule, you will see the oxygen atoms are connected linearly, where the central oxygen atom is always positively charged, and the terminal oxygen atoms are either negatively charged
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SN1 vs SN2. Is it SN1, SN2, E1, E2? This is such a common question, not only for students but on exams too. How do you tell if it is SN1 vs. SN2? How the heck do you tell the difference between an E1, E2, SN1, SN2 reaction? Check out the chart below to start.
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Newman projection practice problems When looking at Newman projection practice problems, there are a few areas that we need to make sure that we emphasize so you see the entire range of problems that might appear on an exam. First however, we should do a brief review on Newman projections. To see a full review
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If you haven’t noticed by now, carbon is the most important atom in the organic chemistry world. It is all about carbon chemistry. Here’s a hint: if it doesn’t have carbon in it, it is most likely not an organic molecule. Carbon is the basis of everything in this class. In some cases carbon will
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Electrophilic Addition: 2022 Edition Electrophilic addition: Just like in football, it is easy to say that one of the players is the most important one in the game. But they all play an important part, and electrophiles are one of those important parts. While many (nerdy) organic chemists could have a robust debate over a
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