


Brooklyn Barber
Organic Chemistry teacher | Experienced educator in USA
I hold a degree in Organic Chemistry from Smith College. My passion lies in unraveling the complexities of organic compounds and facilitating understanding in others. With a knack for simplifying intricate concepts, I've been tutoring students for years. Whether it's elucidating reaction mechanisms or clarifying synthesis strategies, I strive to make Organic Chemistry accessible and enjoyable. My approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in both academia and beyond. Join me on a journey through the fascinating world of organic molecules, where learning is as enriching as it is rewarding.
Questions
How do London dispersion forces work?
How is grignard reagent prepared?
Ortho,para-bromoanisole + #NaNH_2# + Liquid #NH_3# =? How do you predict the product?
A molecular formula is #C_4H_8O_2#. It has a degree of unsaturation of 1. Also it has an #OH# group, #CH_3# (sp3) group, and #C=O# group. What functional groups can be present?
What is an example to how hybridization affects the equilibrium the strength of an acid?
What is the most stable conformer for 3-methylhexane, viewed along the #C_3-C_4# bond using Newman projections?
How do you identify an electrophile from a nucleophile?
1bromopropane to 2bromopropane complete the reaction? Thanks
How do Grignard reagents react with alcohols?
How does a chiral molecule differ from an achiral molecule?
How are London forces affected by molecular size?
How do you calculate the pH of a buffer solution?
What is a nucleophilic substitution?
What is high regioselectivity?
What are the limitations of Infrared Spectroscopy?
The specific rotation of (R)-(+)-glyceraldehyde is +8.7. If the observed specific rotation of a mixture of (R)-glyceraldehyde and (S)-glyceraldehyde is +2.2, what percent of glyceraldehyde is present as the R enantiomer?
Is a triple bond always represented in 180° in bond line notations?
What are the functional groups of Glycine, Formic acid and Acetic Acid.?
What is the difference between a reducing disaccharide and a nonreducing disaccharide?
How do you identify aromatic rings?