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
What is the 3D structural diagram for cycloheptane?
Do diastereoisomers have the same #R_f# values?
When an amide is hydrolyzed under basic conditions, what are the products?
What is #OsO_4# (osmium tetroxide) used for in alkenes?
How do you call a spectrum with no #"C-H"# splitting?
How do you oxidize primary alcohol to form an aldehyde?
What chemical starts off the chain reaction in the initiation step of an anti-markovnikov radical addition?
Why is benzene not considered a cycloalkene?
How does infrared spectroscopy identify functional groups?
Which is Lewis acid and base?
What is the electron dot diagram for carbon?
1,3-butadiene is drawn in the s-cis (cisoid) conformation in the introduction. Is this the preferred conformation? Explain. Why is the s-cis conformation shown?
What would be the major product obtained from hydroboration–oxidation in 2-methyl-2-butene?
What is an aromatic compound?
What is a chiral synthon?
At what position will electrophilic aromatic substitution occur for the following compounds? Which is the most reactive and least reactive?
What side products are formed in the aldol condensation of dibenzalacetone?
What is the product of the oxidation of a ketone?
How do you alkylate benzene?
Do all organic compounds contain C, O and H?