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Strong nucleophiles you need to know [with study guide & chart]

What are strong nucleophiles?   Strong nucleophiles: Strong nucleophiles…this is why molecules react. The nucleophilic site of the nucleophile is the region of a molecule that is reactive and has the electron density. Strong nucleophiles are VERY important throughout organic chemistry, but will be especially important when trying to determine the products of elimination and […]

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Electrophilic Addition and Electrophiles: What makes a good electrophile?

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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Organic Chemistry rules: Always, sometime, never.

Organic Chemistry Rules: Never violate these!! Disclaimer:  This posting applies to Undergraduate organic chemistry.  This does NOT apply to crazy physicists who create all sorts of insanity in a laboratory that cannot exist outside a xenon forcefield. In organic chemistry, like in life itself, there are rules.  Some of them (known as the “always/never” rules) should never be violated,

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Resonance between equivalent atoms in organic chemistry means equal bond lengths.

It’s time for resonance in organic chemistry.   Resonance in organic chemistry is one of the most fundamental and useful concepts you will learn in this class. Once most students hear this tip, it makes perfect sense to them, but it isn’t one that you might think of on your own.  Take a look at

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