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E2 reaction example

E2 Reactions

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to another type of elimination reaction found in organic chemistry, E2. To further understand this reaction,

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diagram illustrating sn2 reactivity

SN1 vs. SN2 Reactions

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn how to explicitly distinguish between the different aspects of SN1 vs. SN2 reactions, and to identify the

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E1 mechanism example

E1 Elimination Reaction

Elimination Reaction – Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will be introduced to a type of reaction in organic chemistry, the elimination reaction. More specifically,

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sn2 reaction between bromoethane and hydroxide

Sn2 Reaction

Core Concepts: In this tutorial, you will learn about the second type of nucleophilic substitution reaction – sn2 – and its mechanism.Be sure to check

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sn1 reaction between methyl tert-butyl ether and hydrogen bromide

Sn1 Reaction

Core Concepts In this tutorial, you will learn about the first type of nucleophilic substitution reaction – sn1 – by looking at its mechanism and

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chemical reactions infographic

Chemical Reactions Infographic

One of the most exciting areas of chemistry for students is chemical reactions. This infographic on chemical reactions could inspire a lifetime of passion and

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Types of Chemical Reactions

Types of Chemical Reactions : Core Concepts This article will cover the main classifications of chemical reactions: synthesis reaction, decomposition reaction, single replacement reaction (single

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Protein Sequencing

Core Concepts This article discusses protein sequencing and its techniques and applications in modern science. Topics Covered in Other Articles Introduction to Protein Sequencing Protein

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Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Recent Articles Structure Functional Groups Reactivity of Organic Molecules Named Reactions

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General Chemistry

Matter and Measurement Atoms and Molecules Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Solutions and Solubility Electronic Structure of Atoms Periodicity and the Periodic Table Chemical Bonding Molecular

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The Drug Development Process

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn how the pharmaceutical drug development process transforms the idea of a treatment into a full-fledged medicine ready

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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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Bomyi Lim: CRISPR and Gene Editing

Changes in the Genome [Alaina Rumrill] Dr. Bomyi Lim, a distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, has made significant

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The Drug Discovery Process

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about various strategies for discovering new biopharmaceutical drugs, and how drug discovery fits into the greater drug

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Aspirin Synthesis

Core Concepts In this article, we will discuss the steps in synthesizing Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), its applications, and its reaction mechanism. Introduction Bayer chemist Felix Hoffmann synthesized aspirin

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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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