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Organic Chemistry Lessons

Strain in Organic Chemistry

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

Line Structures

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

Table of IR Spectroscopy Values

Core Concepts This article will provide a table containing the IR spectrum frequency values and the molecules they represent. Topics...

Carbon NMR spectrum of n-acetylglutamic acid

Carbon-13 NMR

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore what 13C-NMR is, how it occurs, and its uses as it relates...

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...

Gilman Reagents

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

Halogenation

What is Halogenation?

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

Alkyne Addition Reactions

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

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...

How to Separate Enantiomers

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

optical activity

Optical Activity

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

Decarboxylation

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