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
Read moreE 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
Read moreStereoselective and Stereospecific Reactions An ideal chemical reaction would be selective for one product only. This would mean no time spent purifying our product and
Read moreHow To Draw A Bond Rotation Rotation can happen to an infinitesimal extent around carbon-carbon single bonds but for the most part we only really
Read moreStereochemistry of the Diels-Alder Reaction The Diels-Alder reaction always has the same pattern of bonds that form and break. Three pi bonds are broken, and
Read moreThe Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reaction Is Awesome Exam preparation tip: Instructors often include questions on intramolecular versions of familiar reactions on exams, since they involve no
Read moreAlkene Addition Reactions: Regioselectivity In the previous post on addition, we talked about the key pattern of addition reactions [break C-C π, form two new bonds
Read moreOptical Rotation, Optical Activity, and Specific Rotation If you’ve been learning about stereochemistry, enantiomers, and diastereomers, the following might sound familiar: Diastereomers have different physical
Read moreStereoselectivity In Alkene Addition Reactions: “Syn” vs “Anti” There are a large number of alkene addition reactions. To keep them all straight, it is helpful
Read moreE2 Mechanism – How The E2 (Elimination, Biomolecular) Reaction Works Having gone through the E1 mechanism for elimination reactions, we’ve accounted for one way in
Read moreE1 versus E2 : Comparing The E1 and E2 Reactions Now that we’ve gone through the mechanisms of the E1 and E2 reactions, let’s take
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