Keto-Enol Tautomerism
An extensive introduction to keto-enol tautomerism in aldehydes and ketones, with mechanisms, quizzes, key concepts, references and more.
Read moreAn extensive introduction to keto-enol tautomerism in aldehydes and ketones, with mechanisms, quizzes, key concepts, references and more.
Read morePyranoses , Furanoses, Straight-Chain Glucose, And Ring-Chain Tautomerism Sugars such as glucose exist in equilibrium between their open-chain form and various cyclic forms where an
Read moreHydroboration-Oxidation of Alkynes As seen in the previous chapter, hydroboration of alkenes with borane (BH3) followed by oxidation (NaOH, H2O2) gives alcohols with anti-Markovnikov regioselectivity
Read moreHydration and Oxymercuration of Alkynes Via Keto-Enol Tautomerism Alkyne chemistry bears many resemblances to alkene chemistry, but in these first few posts on the subject,
Read moreHere’s the second summary sheet I’ve put together. It covers enol and enolate chemistry, although more of the fundamental material rather than their reactions. Although
Read moreA Guided Tour Through “Hell” : The Hell Volhard Zelinsky (HVZ) Reaction The Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction of carboxylic acids results in an alpha bromo carboxylic acid.The
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