Sigma bonds come in six varieties: Pi bonds come in one
You may recall from Gen chem (and no doubt your first week of o-chem as well), that orbitals on carbon come in two flavors: s
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Bond Strengths And Radical Stability
Bond Dissociation Energies And Radical Stability The last article discussed factors which stabilize – and destabilize – free radials. So how do we quantify free-radical
Read moreWhy Do Organic Chemists Use Kilocalories?
What’s the deal with organic chemists using kilocalories (kcal) instead of kilojoules (kJ)? The metric system, of System Internationale (SI) was first adopted in France
Read moreThe Marriage May Be Bad, But the Divorce Still Costs Money
Common misconception: energy is released through the breaking of bonds. Not correct. Energy is released through the FORMATION of chemical bonds. Formation of a new
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