Keto-Enol Tautomerism: Key Points
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more!) about keto-enol tautomerism.
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The Three Classes of Nucleophiles
I know I’ve said this before, but a whole lot of organic chemistry can be boiled down to “nucleophile attacks electrophile“. A nucleophile is a
Read moreThe Lies We Tell
Zed Shaw teaches a course in writing Python called “Python the Hard Way“. Because the hard way is easier, he says. In the end, he’s
Read moreProton Transfers Can Be Tricky
(part 3 of a series on reactions of neutral nucleophiles with carbonyls) Here’s a question for you. How would you draw a mechanism for the
Read moreLearning vs. Memorization In Organic Chemistry
“Learn the concepts! Don’t memorize!”. It’s one of the most common sentences found in the many examples of instructors’ essays on “How to Succeed in
Read moreOrganic Chemistry Study Tips: Learn the Trends
When studying for organic chemistry, knowing the relationships between properties is more important than learning facts by rote.
Read moreNucleophile attacks Electrophile
Pretty much every reaction in organic chemistry boils down to “nucleophile attacks electrophile”.
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