Alcohols – Nomenclature and Properties
Alcohol Nomenclature, Properties, and Structure In this next series of posts we are going to discuss the reactions of alcohols. As a functional group, alcohols
Read moreAlcohol Nomenclature, Properties, and Structure In this next series of posts we are going to discuss the reactions of alcohols. As a functional group, alcohols
Read moreHere’s a point which causes a lot of confusion. Look at these two reactions. What do you think is the stronger bond, O-H or C-H?
Read moreWhat Factors Affect Free-Radical Stability? In the last post we introduced free radicals – neutral, electron-deficient chemical species with a partially filled orbital – and
Read moreBond Strengths And Radical Stability The last two posts have discussed factors which stabilize – and destabilize – free radials. So how do we quantify
Read moreThe E1 Reaction – Three Key Pieces of Evidence, and a Mechanism Last time in this walkthrough on elimination reactions, we talked about two types
Read moreCarbocations: Properties, Formation, and Stability Carbocations are electron-deficient species with an empty p-orbital Lacking a full octet and bearing a positive charge, they tend to
Read moreHow To Recognize Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (and sometimes Quaternary) Hydrocarbons, Carbocations, Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Amines, and Amides. Primary (1°), secondary (2°), tertiary (3°) and quaternary
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