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Alkene Addition versus Elimination: A Thermodynamic Approach
Alkene Addition versus Elimination: A Thermodynamic Approach
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Practice Problem: Conversion of trans-2-butene to cis-2-butene
How can we go from one type of alkene to another? In three steps precisely? Use the reactions you know and figure it out! (Hint: Think about addition reactions, elimination reactions, and hydrogenations!)
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Practice Problem: Ozonolysis Reactions
Ozone isn't just for shielding us from harmful UV radiation! It's a handy-dandy synthetic tool. Try these on for size.
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Practice Problem: Diels-Alder Reactions
Rings upon rings! Forwards and backwards! Give these a shot.
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Practice Problem: IUPAC Nomenclature Examples
Let's name these bad boys! Watch tutorials 1 through 5 on the organic chemistry playlist if you need a refresher of the rules.
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Practice Problem: Vicinal Dihalide Synthesis
We've got two vicinal dihalides with different stereochemistry, and we want to make them. How can we do this? Think about the reactions you know and give it a try!
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Organic Chemistry Synthesis Challenge 6
Need some organic chemistry practice? Here's a tricky synthesis to try!
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Organic Chemistry Synthesis Challenge 3
Need some organic chemistry practice? Here's a tricky synthesis to try!
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Peterson Olefination
Next in the series of olefination reactions is the Peterson olefination. This uses alpha-halo silanes and is quite fascinating, with a number of unique advantages. Namely, the stereochemistry of the alkene product can be controlled by...
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Alkene Halogenation: Theory, Mechanism, Examples
Alkene Halogenation: Theory, Mechanism, Examples
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Testing Alkenes With Bromine Water
Learn the basics about testing alkenes with bromine water. Why is bromine water used to test alkenes? What is bromine water made of? Find out more in this video!
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Alkanes - Preparation, properties and uses
It explains the preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses of alkanes.
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Preparation of Alcohols
It explains various methods for preparation of alcohols and phenols and the chemical properties and reactions of alcohols and phenols.
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Introduction to Alkanes and Alkenes: Chemical Formulas, Naming, and Differences
This video provides an introduction to alkanes and alkenes, which are hydrocarbons that contain different types of carbon-carbon bonds. The video explains the general formula for these compounds and how to name them based on the number...
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Introduction to Alkenes and Cracking of Alkanes
This video provides an overview of alkenes, a type of hydrocarbon that contains a double carbon-carbon bond in their molecules. The video covers the structure and formulas of several alkenes, including ethene, propane, butene, and...
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Halogens & Their Compounds
Learn the basics about Halogens and their compounds, about how we use them and much more.
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Halogenation
Learn the basics about halogenation within the alkanes and alkenes part of organic chemistry.
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IUPAC Nomenclature of Alkenes and Alkynes
Naming molecules according to IUPAC nomenclature.
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Hydrocarbon Cracking & Why It Is Done
Learn the basics about the cracking of hydrocarbons and why it is done.
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CLEAN : Tunisia: Demonstration against the Trump Plan for the Middle East
Hundreds of people march in the centre of Tunis against the agreement of shame in reference to the plan for the Middle East unveiled at the end of January by US President Donald Trump (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)