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Category: Named Reactions

Wurtz Reaction

Core Concepts This article will explore the Wurtz reaction, covering its mechanism, limitations, and the conditions required for the reaction to take place. Introduction The

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Clemmensen Reduction

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about an important reaction in organic chemistry known as Clemmensen Reduction. You will be able to understand

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Gilman Reagents

Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to Gilman reagents in organic chemistry. After reading this article, you will be able to understand and

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Robinson Annulation

Core Concepts The Robinson Annulation is a reaction that combines two other mechanisms in organic chemistry, the Michael Addition and an intramolecular aldol condensation, to

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Lindlar’s Catalyst

Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn about the purpose, mechanism, and utility of Lindlar’s catalyst in organic chemistry. Related Articles What is Lindlar’s

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Cannizzaro Reaction

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the Cannizzaro reaction, including its mechanism, applications, and examples. Topics Covered in Other Articles Cannizzaro Reaction

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Michael Addition

Core Concepts Michael Addition is a useful reaction for adding a carbon-carbon bond between an alkene and an electron-depleted carbon. Topics Covered in Other Articles

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claisen condensation

Claisen Condensation

Core Concepts In this article, we learn about the Claisen Condensation, an important organic reaction, including its mechanism, its important variants, and its use in

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Williamson Ether Synthesis

Core Concepts In this organic chemistry tutorial, you will learn about Williamson Ether Synthesis, including its importance in organic chemistry, its chemical mechanism, and finally

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Diels-Alder Reaction

Core Concepts In this organic chemistry tutorial, you will learn the basics of the Diels-Alder reaction, including the chemistry of its products and reactants, its

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The Wittig Reaction

Core Concepts – Wittig Reaction In this organic chemistry tutorial, you will learn what the Wittig reaction is, and how it compares to other organic

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Grignard reagent Reaction

Grignard Reagents

Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn all about the preparation and uses of Grignard Reagents in organic chemistry. You will also become familiarized

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