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
How does the reactivity of a nucleophile change across a row in the periodic table?
Which reaction of an alkene proceeds with anti-addition?
How many optical isomers can exist for any given molecule?
What is electronegativity and how does it affect interactions between water molecules?
What are the differences between Brønsted–Lowry model and the Lewis model for acids and bases?
What is shielding and deshielding in NMR? Can you give me an example?
How would you identify which of the following compounds is an alkane: CH2O, C6H14, or C3H4?
What is the difference between nonaromatic heterocycles and aromatic heterocycles?
How do you find the lowest energy of a chair conformation?
What are some uses of UV/VIS spectroscopy?
How can you differentiate an aldehyde from a ketone?
Could anybody explain why the alpha hydrogen of the Carbon of acetophenone takes part in the aldol condensation reaction and not that of the one conjoined to the phenyl ring?
Why does tautomerization occur?
Why does sp2 hybridization occur?
Why is the nitrogen's lone pair part of sp2 orbital in pyridine but part of p orbital in pyrrole?
How many isomers does C2H4Cl2 have?
Why is arrow pushing utilized when organic reactivity is described?
What are some common mistakes students make with cyclohexane chair flip?
What are the isomers of butane?
How do structural isomers differ from other isomers?