Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry focuses on the structure, properties, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds. It’s essential in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and biochemistry, exploring mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of complex molecules.
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Stability of Alkenes
Stability of Alkenes – In making alkenes, we often find that the major product is the most stable alkene. –…
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Commercial Importance of Alkenes
Commercial Importance of Alkenes – Because the carbon–carbon double bond is readily converted to other functional groups, alkenes are important…
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Nomenclature of Alkenes
Nomenclature of Alkenes – Simple alkenes are named much like alkanes, using the root name of the longest chain containing…
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Elements of Unsaturation
Elements of Unsaturation (1) Elements of Unsaturation in Hydrocarbons – Alkenes are said to be unsaturated because they are capable…
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The Orbital Description of the Alkene Double Bond
The Orbital Description of the Alkene Double Bond – In a Lewis structure, the double bond of an alkene is…
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Reactions of Alkyl Halides
In this subject we will discuss the Reactions of Alkyl Halides with chemical equations and examples Introduction to Alkyl Halides…
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Predicting SN1 SN2 E1 E2 reactions
Predicting the mechanisms: SN1, SN2, E1, E2 reactions – In this subject we will learn how to predict the the…
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Comparison of E1 and E2 reactions
Comparison of E1 and E2 Elimination Mechanisms – Let’s summarize the major points to remember about the E1 and E2…
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Stereochemistry of the E2 Reaction
Stereochemistry of the E2 Reaction – In this subject Stereochemistry of the E2 Reaction will be discussed – Like the…
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E2 Reaction : Second-Order Elimination
Second-Order Elimination: The E2 Reaction – Eliminations can also take place under second-order conditions with a strong base present. –…
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Zaitsev’s Rule : Positional Orientation of Elimination
Positional Orientation of Elimination: Zaitsev’s Rule – In this subject , Positional Orientation of Elimination: Zaitsev’s Rule will be discussed…
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E1 Reaction : First-Order Elimination
First-Order Elimination : The E1 Reaction – An elimination involves the loss of two atoms or groups from the substrate,…
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Comparison of SN1 and SN2 Reactions
Comparison of SN1 and SN2 Reactions Let’s compare what we know about the SN1 and SN2 Reactions and reactions, the…
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Rearrangements in the SN1 Reactions
Rearrangements in the SN1 Reactions – Carbocations frequently undergo structural changes, called rearrangements, to form more stable ions. – A…
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Stereochemistry of the SN1 Reactions
Stereochemistry of the SN1 Reaction – The SN2 reaction is stereospecific: the nucleophile attacks from the back side of the…
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SN1 Reaction – Nucleophilic Substitution reaction
SN1 Reaction: First-Order Nucleophilic Substitution – When tert-butyl bromide is placed in boiling methanol, methyl tert butyl ether can be…
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Stereochemistry of the SN2 Reaction
Stereochemistry of the SN2 Reaction – As we have seen, the reaction SN2 requires attack by a nucleophile on the…
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Reactivity of the Substrate in SN2 Reactions
Reactivity of the Substrate in SN2 Reactions – We will often refer to the alkyl halide as the substrate: literally,…
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Factors Affecting SN2 Reactions: Strength of the Nucleophile
Factors Affecting SN2 Reactions: Strength of the Nucleophile – we will discuss Factors Affecting SN2 Reactions especially Strength of the…
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SN2 reaction of Alkyl halides
In this subject Second-Order Nucleophilic Substitution: The SN2 Reaction of Alkyl halides will be discussed Reactions of Alkyl Halides: Substitution…
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