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Radical Alkene Polymerization Overview and Mechanism (Bonus: Gel Nail Polish & PVC!)
Introduction Polymers are everywhere. From PVC plumbing and Teflon coatings…
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I Wish I Was Taught EAS Regiochemistry This Way!
Introduction Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) is one of the most…
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The Diels-Alder Reaction: Conquering the Stereochemistry of the Product
Introduction The Diels-Alder reaction is one of the most elegant…
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Carbonyl Reductions: LiAlH₄ vs NaBH₄
Introduction Lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH₄) and sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) are…
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Epoxide Opening Under Basic Conditions
Introduction Epoxides are highly reactive three-membered rings that can be…
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Williamson Ether Synthesis – IT’S JUST AN SN2 REACTION!
Introduction The Williamson Ether Synthesis is one of those reactions…
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AVOID These OChem Curved Arrow Traps (Plus the Valid Curved Arrows to Guarantee Success)
Introduction When students struggle with organic chemistry mechanisms, the problem…
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Categorizing Nucleophiles and Bases for Substitution & Elimination Reactions
Introduction One of the biggest challenges in organic chemistry is…
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There Are Only: Two Alkene Addition Mechanisms
Introduction The alkene chapter is often one of the longest…
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Bouncing Arrows Fix Ambiguous Mechanisms in Seconds! (Alkene Additions)
Introduction Curved arrows are one of the most important communication…
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