Emilia Alvarez
Organic Chemistry teacher | Tutor for 8 years
With a passion for Organic Chemistry ignited during my studies at Oberlin College, I bring a deep understanding of the subject to my tutoring sessions. My goal is to demystify complex concepts, making them accessible to all learners. Whether it's elucidating reaction mechanisms or clarifying spectroscopic analyses, I'm committed to fostering comprehension and confidence in my students. Through personalized guidance and interactive teaching methods, I strive to cultivate a supportive learning environment where questions are encouraged and knowledge flourishes. Join me on a journey to unravel the intricacies of Organic Chemistry and unlock your full potential.
Questions
What is the resonance structure of carbon dioxide?
Consider a solution that contains 66% R isomer and 34% S isomer. If the observed specific rotation of the mixture is -87.039; what is the specific rotation of the pure R isomer?
What is radical halogenation?
How does pKa relate to the acidity of a substance?
Are ethanol and diethyl ether the same molecule?
How do dipole-dipole forces cause molecules to be attracted to one another?
Why does fructose give a tollens' test?
Are SN1 reactions faster than SN2?
How would you calculate the pH of 0.268 M CCl3COOH?
How do you identify Bronsted acids and bases?
How are non polar covalent bonds formed?
What is the mechanism for the hydroxymercuration-demercuration of n-butyne?
Why are minor resonance forms less commonly occuring?
What is structure of the cis and trans isomers of the compound piperonal?
How to prepare acetone from acid?
How can you identify cycloalkanes?
How do you name imines?
What are Bronsted acids and bases?
Why are alkyl iodides MORE reactive than alkyl fluorides?
How can you identify ketones?