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Keto-Enol Tautomerism

An extensive introduction to keto-enol tautomerism in aldehydes and ketones, with mechanisms, quizzes, key concepts, references and more.

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Nucleophilic Addition To Carbonyls

Nucleophilic Addition To Carbonyls The most important reaction of the carbonyl group (C=O) is the addition of nucleophiles to the carbonyl carbon, sometimes called, “1,2-addition”.

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Hydrates, Hemiacetals, and Acetals

Hydrates, Hemiacetals, and Acetals – Their Formation From Aldehydes/Ketones, And Mechanisms That Are As Easy As P-A-D-P-E-A-D Hydrates, hemiacetals and acetals are the products of

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Haloform Reaction

The Haloform Reaction When a methyl ketone is treated with base and a halogen (e.g. I2, Br2, or Cl2) it is converted into a carboxylic

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