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 aldehydes oxidize?
What are the rules for drawing Lewis diagrams for molecules?
Why do tertiary halides react faster in SN1 mechanism but are slow to reactivity in an SN2 mechanism?
What are some common chemical shift ranges in #C^13 NMR# spectrum?
How do you determine sp sp2 and sp3 orbitals?
How do you draw a chair conformation from a fischer projection?
How do aromatic compounds burn with sooty flame?
How do you draw ( S )-1-bromo-1-chlorobutane?
What are the theory, conditions, and examples of electrophilic aromatic substitution?
How do you increase the rate of an SN1 reaction?
When is it better to use the electron bombardment (EI–MS)?
What is the compound 2-propanol classified as?
Why is the ornithine decarboxylation reaction indicated by a purple color and a negative is yellow?
What is the difference between hydrogen bonds and dipole dipole Interactions?
How many sp2 hybridized carbon atoms in pronamide?
How can I select the chiral centers?
Why do we need formal charges?
How can I draw the skeletal-line structure for 3-octyne?
Do halogens appear in the IR spectrum? For example, in a molecule bromine attached to a benzene, where would the bromine appear on the IR spectra?
Is Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) chiral or achiral?