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Category: Reactivity

Photochemistry

Core Concepts Photochemistry is the study of chemical reactions, processes, and mechanisms initiated by light. This article explores the fundamentals of photochemistry, its applications, and

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Catalytic Hydrogenation

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the reagents, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and applications of Catalytic Hydrogenation. We will explore the different products of

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Olefin Metathesis

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about the reagents, mechanisms, and application of the Olefin Metathesis. This reaction is a versatile and powerful

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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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Directing Effects

Core Concepts Electrophilic aromatic substitution adds substituents to aromatic molecules. When a monosubstituted aromatic ring gets another substituent, the new substituent bonds to a specific

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Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the reaction mechanism of nucleophilic acyl substitutions. Related Articles What is Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution? Nucleophilic acyl substitution

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Arrow Pushing

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore common forms of arrow pushing that are seen in organic chemistry, both intermolecular and intramolecular. We will

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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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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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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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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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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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hammond postulate

Hammond Postulate

Core Concepts In this article you will be able to understand the Hammond Postulate, after reading this, you will understand its importance in organic chemistry!

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