Isabella Acosta
Organic Chemistry teacher | Experienced educator in USA
I hold a degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Maine. My passion lies in unraveling the intricacies of chemical compounds and their interactions. With a strong foundation in organic synthesis and spectroscopy, I'm adept at simplifying complex concepts for easy comprehension. Whether it's elucidating reaction mechanisms or exploring molecular structures, I'm here to guide you through the fascinating world of organic chemistry. Let's embark on this journey together, unraveling the mysteries of molecules one step at a time.
Questions
What is the name for an alkyl group that contains two carbon atoms?
What are some ways acetic anhydride can be produced?
How do you draw cycloalkanes?
What are the cis and trans isomers for cyclohexane?
What is the difference between a sn1 and sn2 reaction?
How do you name benzene derivatives?
How can aldehydes and ketones be distinguished from one another?
Please solve this electrophile addition based reaction problem?
How does Ka change with concentration?
What is the difference between tautomerism and metamerism?
How is #"propionic acid"#, #"H"_3"CCH"_2"CO"_2"H"#, synthesized?
Why is ethylene oxide dangerous?
How is a positive Tollens' test recognized?
What is the difference between an enantiomer and a diastereomer?
Why is the #pi# bond between the two central carbon atoms destroyed halfway through the rotation from cis- to trans-2-butene?
Why are optical isomers important for living organisms?
How do you write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid are combined?
How do you classify alkanes, alkenes and alkynes?
What information do we get from analyzing 2D NMR spectra?
Are steric strain, van der Waals strain, and van der Waals repulsion the same?