Christian Anderson
Organic Chemistry teacher | Experienced educator in USA
I hold a degree in Organic Chemistry from Long Island University, where my passion for unraveling the complexities of molecules ignited. With a profound understanding of the subject, I'm here to guide you through the intricacies of Organic Chemistry. Let's embark on a journey of discovery and mastery together, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Your questions are welcomed, and I'm committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for all subjects.
Questions
How can I identify and draw the optical isomers for all the isomers of #[Co(NH_3 )_2Cl_2 ]^-#
Is #"NH"_4^(+)# an acid or a base?
2-bromo-3-methylbutane , 2-chlorobutane , 1-chloro-2,2-dimethylpropane. Name the haloalkanes which can be prepared in high yield by monohalogenation of an alkane?
Why are cycloalkanes useful?
What is the expected outcome from the electrophilic substitution of chlorobenzene with HNO3/H2SO4 and heat?
What is the Lewis Dot Diagram for #NF_3#?
How do you identify Bronsted acids and bases?
How are SN1 and SN2 reactions carried out?
Why do non-polar solvents favour Sn2 reactions and why do polar solvents favour Sn1 reactions? Please simple ways. Thanks a lot
What is a halogenation reaction?
How can hydroxide and alkoxide ions (not good leaving groups) be activated by means of Lewis or Brønsted acids?
What are base anhydrides?
Can you explain the mechanism of the reaction (step-by-step) by which the alkene + HBr is changed into an alkyl halide?
What is the approximate H—C—H bond angle in CH3^+?
How can you use nucleophilic substitution to create an alkane from a halogenoalkane?
How does Lewis define acids and bases?
How can you find the localized, delocalized pi bonds and sigma bonds by looking at the chemical structure of a molecule?
Which conjugate base is more stabilized?
Can a a compound with a lone pair of electrons such as #NH_3# be a nucleophile?
Why is the IR spectrum inverted?