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Category: Structure

Organic Acids and Bases

Core Concepts This article will describe organic acids, organic bases, and how to differentiate their strength. Organic Acids Organic acids are molecules that contain carbon

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Inductive Effect

Core Concepts This article will explain a phenomenon in organic chemistry known as the inductive effect. This concept plays a significant role in determining the

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Strain in Organic Chemistry

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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Line Structures

Core Concepts In this article, we will discuss line structures and their applications in organic chemistry. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Line Structures

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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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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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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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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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Cyclohexane ring conformation

Ring Conformation

Core Concepts This article revolves around understanding the dynamic spatial arrangements of cyclic structures. Explaining the fundamentals of a ring conformation. Specifically, the characteristics of

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Conformational isomers of butane

Conformational Isomers

Core Concepts In this article, we’ll talk about conformational isomers, show how they can change into each other, and explain why it happens easily. Topics

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isomers

What are Isomers?

Core Concepts In this article you will be able to understand everything about isomers, their types and their importance. After reading, you will know the

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Relative Configuration

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about, along with how to determine, the relative configuration of a molecule.   Topics Covered in Other

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Absolute Configuration

Core Concepts-Absolute Configuration In this tutorial, you will learn about what absolute configuration is, along with how to determine the absolute configuration of a molecule.

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Racemic Mixtures

Core Concepts-Racemic Mixtures In this tutorial, you will learn about what makes a racemic mixture and how they are optically inactive. In addition, you will

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constitutional isomers

Constitutional Isomers

Core Concepts: Learn how to identify constitutional isomers as well as write them from a molecular formula using the Index of Hydrogen Deficiency (IHD). Topics

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