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Monday, June 26, 2023
Alpha cleavage (with Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids)
Decoding Alpha Cleavage: Understanding Mass Spectrometry of Carbonyl Compounds
Monday, June 26, 2023
The Suzuki Reaction, Examples of the Suzuki Reaction
Organic chemistry can seem intimidating, but some reactions are so versatile and widely used, they become essential tools. Today, we’re diving into two of those: the Suzuki and the Heck reaction – both palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions that are fantastic for forming carbon-carbon b...
Monday, June 26, 2023
The Antiperiplanar Proton – A True Love Story
In order to explain the importance of the antiperiplanar proton, let’s consider a love story analogy. In this story, we have a bride who must choose between two suitors - protons A and B. The base represents the young lady’s parents, while the reaction conditions signify the circumstanc...
Monday, June 26, 2023
Stereochemistry of the Diels Alder Reaction – Part 3
Understanding Stereochemistry in the Diels-Alder Reaction
Monday, June 26, 2023
Ozonolysis Part 2
Let’s be honest, organic chemistry can sometimes feel like a dry recitation of rules. But today, we’re going to tackle a reaction – Ozonolysis – with a little bit of flair! This process is a clever way to break down alkenes, and our instructor is using a surprisingly effective analogy t...
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Chirality
Have you ever looked at your hands and thought, “Wow, they’re completely different!”? That’s because they’re mirror images of each other – you can’t perfectly overlap one with the other. This concept, known as chirality, is a fundamental idea in organic chemistry and plays a surprisingl...
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Hybrid Orbital Theory
Carbon is a cornerstone of life and chemistry, and its ability to form stable bonds is what makes it so versatile. But how does it actually do it? Let’s break down the fascinating journey of carbon’s electron configuration, from its basic state to its complex hybridization.
Friday, June 16, 2023
How to Ace an Organic Chemistry Exam
Welcome to another blog post of the Organic Chemistry Academy.
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Four Pillars of the Organic Chemistry Academy
Welcome to another blog post of the Organic Chemistry Academy.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Eight Tips to Ace a Multiple Choice Exam
Welcome to another blog post from the Organic Chemistry Academy! Today, we’ll be discussing eight tips to help you excel on a multiple-choice exam. As a former student, I’ll be sharing some strategies that helped me achieve good grades.