


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
Is BBr3 a lewis acid or base?
How can I draw the skeletal-line structure for cyclopentane?
How do cis and trans isomers arise in an organic molecule?
How can diastereomers be chiral?
Why are secondary and tertiary amines less soluble than primary amines of similar molecular size?
How does a chloride ion differ from a chlorine atom?
What is a methyl ketone?
Is NF3 an acid or a base?
Why does H bind to the first Carbon, i know that H binds to the C that already has more H's attached to it. But i still dont get it because the first Carbon has only two hydrogens?
How would you draw tryptophan and select the chiral carbon?
How can I draw a cyclohexane chair conformation?
Is it possible to draw Lewis dot diagrams for ionic compounds?
How can I remember functional groups in organic chemistry?
How does NMR spectroscopy work?
What are the structural and geometric isomers for #C_4H_6Cl_2#?
What type or types of stereoisomers are possible for 3,4-heptadiene?
How are carboxylic acid derivatives named?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of emulsion polymerization as compared to bulk and solution polymerization?
Why was urea synthesis a critical discovery for biochemists?
How many sp2 carbons does saccharin have?