E and Z Notation For Alkenes (+ Cis/Trans)
E and Z Notation For Alkenes Unlike C–C single bonds, C–C double bonds can’t undergo rotation without breaking the pi bond One consequence of this
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Stereoselective 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
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How To Draw A Bond Rotation Rotation can happen to an infinitesimal extent around carbon-carbon single bonds but for the most part we only really
Read moreStereochemistry of the Diels-Alder Reaction
Stereochemistry of the Diels-Alder Reaction The Diels-Alder reaction always has the same pattern of bonds that form and break. Three pi bonds are broken, and
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The Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reaction Is Awesome Exam preparation tip: Instructors often include questions on intramolecular versions of familiar reactions on exams, since they involve no
Read moreOptical Rotation, Optical Activity, and Specific Rotation
Optical Rotation, Optical Activity, and Specific Rotation If you’ve been learning about stereochemistry, enantiomers, and diastereomers, the following might sound familiar: Diastereomers have different physical
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E2 Mechanism – How The E2 (Elimination, Biomolecular) Reaction Works Having gone through the E1 mechanism for elimination reactions, we’ve accounted for one way in
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E1 versus E2 : Comparing The E1 and E2 Reactions Now that we’ve gone through the mechanisms of the E1 and E2 reactions, let’s take
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The SN2 Reaction Mechanism Having gone through the two different types of substitution reactions, and talked about nucleophiles and electrophiles, we’re finally in a position
Read moreA Fourth Alkene Addition Pattern – Free Radical Addition
Free Radical Addition Of HBr To Alkenes With ROOR (Peroxides) We’ve seen that there are three major alkene reactivity patterns [carbocation, three membered ring, and
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