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Diazomethane (CH2N2)

…on carbon to give H3C-N2(+). This is an example of a diazonium compound, which you may have encountered if you’ve covered the Sandmeyer and related reactions. Like most diazonium compounds,…

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Three Exam Tips

No doubt you’ve got some important exams coming up. With that in mind, here’s three simple tactics you can use during exams. 1. Draw partial charges If you get complete…

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Amide Hydrolysis

for the hydrolysis of a cyclic amide (lactam) since reactions of cyclic molecules (and their reverse, intramolecular reactions) are common fodder for exams. This reaction comes up later in the…

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Reagent Friday: NBS (N-Bromo Succinimide)

…of the double bond doesn’t compete as much. Allylic Bromination With NBS: How It Works Once Br2 is formed, the reaction proceeds much like other free-radical halogenation reactions: homolytic cleavage…

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Alkene Reactions: Ozonolysis

…a reaction that converts alkenes (and alkynes) to carbonyl compounds. It also has many commercial uses, such as disinfecting surfaces, rooms, and drinking water. Ozone can be conveniently generated on…

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