Staggered vs Eclipsed Conformations of Ethane
Staggered vs Eclipsed Conformations of Ethane, or Why Newman Projections Are Awesome The three-dimensional shape of methane (CH4) is the same under all conditions, but
Read moreDeciding SN1/SN2/E1/E2 (1) – The Substrate
The Role of The Substrate In Substitution & Elimination Reaction: SN2 vs E1/SN1 Deciding whether a reaction is SN1/SN2/E1/E2 first of all requires understanding the
Read moreStereoselective and Stereospecific Reactions
Stereoselective 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 moreConformational Isomers of Propane
The Conformational Isomers of Propane (Are Awesome) In this post we’ll explore the different conformations of propane and see that it has a slightly higher
Read moreNewman Projection of Butane (and Gauche Conformation)
The Conformational Isomers (and Newman Projections) of Butane In two previous articles we’ve discussed the conformations of ethane and propane and saw that their staggered
Read moreElimination Reactions (1): Introduction And The Key Pattern
Introduction to Elimination Reactions As you’ve probably noticed by now, organic chemistry is a lot different from physics. When we’re looking to predict what reaction
Read moreAre these molecules conjugated?
If Org 2 has an overall theme, it’s “resonance”. Today’s post has a very simple message. Atoms with lone pairs, π bonds, radicals, and carbocations can
Read moreConjugation And Resonance In Organic Chemistry
Conjugation In Organic Chemistry: Definition, Examples, Exploration, and Consequences This is the first in a series of posts that cover conjugation, pi systems, molecular orbital
Read moreElectrophilic Aromatic Substitution: Introduction
The Six Key Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reactions In electrophilic aromatic substitution a C-H bond is broken and a new C-E bond (E being an electrophilic
Read moreProton Transfer
Proton Transfer All acid-base reactions are technically proton transfers, where a bond to H+ breaks, and a bond to H+ forms. However, the term “proton
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