Alkene Addition Reactions: Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity Almost all reactions of alkenes we will learn about can be classified as addition reactions In an alkene addition
Read moreThe Second-Most Important Mechanism In Carbonyl Chemistry – Carbonyl Elimination The reverse of nucleophilic addition to the C=O bond (giving a tetrahedral intermediate) is elimination
Read moreIntroduction to Rearrangement Reactions Reactions that involve a carbocation intermediate may be accompanied by rearrangements where a pair of electrons from a C-H or C-C bond
Read moreProton 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
Read moreElectrophilic Aromatic Substitution: The Mechanism Electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS) reactions proceed through a two-step mechanism. In the first step, the aromatic ring, acting as a
Read moreThe Simple Two-Step Pattern For Seven Key Reactions Of Aldehydes And Ketones “There are just so many reactions! I can’t remember all the mechanisms!!” – distressed
Read moreAll About The Reactions of Grignard Reagents Grignard reagents are excellent carbon-based nucleophiles as well as strong bases. They will add to aldehydes and ketones
Read moreCarboxylic acids… are acids. I know that seems obvious. But it’s a near certainty that students taking Org 2 for the first time will forget
Read moreAlkyne Hydrohalogenation – Addition of HX To Alkynes – HCl, HBr, and HI In the previous three posts on alkynes we’ve introduced some new reactions
Read moreHydration of Alkenes to Give Alcohols When alkenes are treated with aqueous acid (H3O+) they can be converted to alcohols. Formation of the new C-OH
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