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Category: Organic Chemistry

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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Epoxide Ring Opening

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the mechanism, acid-base dependence, and reagents involved in the epoxide ring opening reaction. Topics Covered in

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An example of alcohols reactions

Alcohol Reactions

Core Concepts In this article we will talk about alcohols and their properties. We will also cover the different types of alcohols reactions that can

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Alkene Carbocation Stability

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the stability of carbocations in alkenes via substitution and rearrangement, including stabilizing factors such as resonance. Topics

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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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Alkyne Synthesis

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the reagents used and mechanisms involved in synthesizing alkynes. Related Articles Dehydrohalogenation The main method by

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Halogenation

What is Halogenation?

Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to what halogenation reactions are in organic chemistry and what makes them essential. After reading this article,

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Alkyne Addition Reactions

In this article, we will review various alkyne addition reactions for terminal and internal alkynes, including the steps, reactants, and final products. Related Articles What

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A step of a radical reaction

Radical Reactions

Core Concepts A radical reaction is characterized by the involvement of highly reactive species called radicals. Radical reactions are a fundamental class of chemical reaction.

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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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How to Separate Enantiomers

Core Concepts This article will cover the different techniques that could be used to separate enantiomers. After understanding the different resolution techniques, you will be

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optical activity

Optical Activity

Core Concepts In this article you will be able to understand what is optical activity, after reading this article you will be able to differentiate

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Molecular Models

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the different types of visual molecular models used in chemistry. Topics Covered in Other Articles What

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Decarboxylation

Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to basic decarboxylation reactions. After reading this article, you will be able to understand and describe the

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Understanding Strain

Core Concepts Strain is an important concept in organic chemistry, often the most important factor in determining molecular structure. In this article, we explore the

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ozonolysis

Ozonolysis

Core Concepts This article serves as an in-depth guide to what the ozonolysis reaction is in organic chemistry. After reading this article, you will be

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