E and Z Notation For Alkenes (+ Cis/Trans)
E and Z Notation For Alkenes Unlike C–C single bonds, C–C double bonds can’t undergo rotation without breaking the pi bond One consequence of this
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Alkene Stability
Alkene Stability (And Instability) What factors affect alkene stability? If you’ve studied elimination reactions, no doubt you’ve learned about Zaitsev’s Rule – about how elimination
Read moreGeometric Isomers In Small Rings: Cis And Trans Cycloalkanes
Geometric Isomers: Cis vs Trans Cycloalkanes In the last post, we mentioned that one of the consequences of the fact that carbon can form rings
Read morePartial Reduction of Alkynes With Lindlar’s Catalyst
Partial Reduction of Alkynes to cis Alkenes with the Lindlar Catalyst Alkynes are generally more reactive towards catalytic hydrogenation (e.g. Pd-C, H2) than alkenes While
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