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Hydroboration Oxidation of Alkenes

…known as an olefin) with a borane (a neutral molecule containing a B-H bond). This results in an organoborane compound, which is generally not isolated but instead immediately treated with…

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Oxymercuration Demercuration of Alkenes

…Flip 3. The Mechanism of Oxymercuration Goes Through A 3-Membered “Mercurinium Ion” The first step of oxymercuration results in a new organomercury compound with a C-Hg bond. Unlike many compounds…

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Alkene Addition Pattern #1: The “Carbocation Pathway”

…proceed through the same key steps. They all share the same pattern of regioselectivity and stereoselectivity. Learn one mechanism, learn them all! https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Carbocation-pathway.mp4 There’s one last wrinkle with this family…

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Alkynes Are A Blank Canvas

…extremely common topic for exam questions. 6. So What About The Alkyl Halides? How Are They Made From Alkanes? If you noticed above, we kind of brought in “alkyl halides”…

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