The Most Important Question To Ask When Learning a New Reaction
About a month or so ago I had a big revelation as an instructor. Something that I’d been taking for granted, that was right under
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Learning New Reactions: How Do The Electrons Move?
The most important question when learning a new reaction is recognizing “What Bonds Form, What Bonds Break?” If that’s #1, then what’s the second most
Read moreHow To Use Curved Arrows To Interchange Resonance Forms
Last time in this series on resonance, we saw that resonance forms represent two (or more) different ways to draw the same molecule, which differ only in
Read moreDrawing Resonance Structures: 3 Common Mistakes To Avoid
No discussion of resonance structures would be complete without mention of how to royally screw them up. This isn’t something to feel bad about, by the
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