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Category: Functional Groups

Alkene Additions

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about some of the most important addition reactions and mechanisms of alkenes, highlighting regioselectivity and stereoselectivity. Understanding

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Zwitterions

Core Concepts This article will discuss zwitterion’s structure, pH, net charge, and examples. Introduction A zwitterion is a molecular ion with a net charge of

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Amination Reactions

Core Concepts In this article we will talk about amines and their respective properties, with a focus on the different types of amination reactions that

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Epoxidation

Core Concepts This article gives an introduction to the epoxidation reaction. We will discuss its general concepts, reaction mechanism, and applications in organic chemistry. What

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Aldehyde and Ketone (Formaldehyde and Acetone)

What is Carbonyl Oxidation?

Core Concepts This article will cover key properties of the carbonyl group and what reactions this group participates in, particularly the oxidation reaction. From nucleophilic

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Arrangement of electrons in singlet and triplet carbene.

Carbene

Core Concepts In this topic you will learn about properties of the difference between singlet and triplet carbene, their generation and properties. Topics Covered In

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amine

Amine Functional Group

The amine functional group is a nitrogen with a lone pair and three bonds. Learn about properties of amines, amine reactions, and amine group classification

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Amide Functional Group

Core Concepts Amides are a common and useful organic functional group consisting of a carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen atom. In this article, the structure, atomic

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epoxide

Epoxide Functional Group

Core Concepts In this organic chemistry tutorial, we learn about the epoxide functional group, including its definition, basic properties, naming conventions, and important reactions. Topics

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keto enol tautomerization basic reaction

Keto Enol Tautomerization

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about keto enol tautomerization, including the meaning of “tautomerization,” trends in enol stability, and important mechanisms under

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Alkynes – What are they?

Core Concepts In this organic chemistry tutorial, you will learn about alkynes, including their structure, their reactions, some quick facts, and some notable examples. Topics

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ether functional group

Ether Functional Group

Core Concepts This tutorial is about the ether functional group. It will cover the structure of the ether group and the reactions that they participate

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Carboxyl Functional Group

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the carboxyl functional group and its properties. You will also learn about several examples of carboxyl’s

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Aldehyde Functional Group

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the aldehyde functional group. You will also learn about some the differences between aldehydes vs ketones,

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