Lucy Alessi
Organic Chemistry teacher | Experienced educator in USA
I hold a degree in Organic Chemistry from the Medical University of South Carolina. With a passion for unlocking the mysteries of molecules, I bring a deep understanding of the subject to my teaching. Whether it's elucidating reaction mechanisms or simplifying complex concepts, I strive to make organic chemistry accessible and engaging for my students. My goal is to instill not just knowledge, but also a genuine appreciation for the beauty and importance of this field in our everyday lives. Let's explore the wonders of organic chemistry together!
Questions
What element of the periodic table has the simplest atomic orbitals?
How do we name #(HO)H_2C-CH(CH_3)CH(OH)CH_2CH(CH_3)CH_3# unambiguously?
Why are enantiomers important?
Why dipole moment of cyclopentanone is greater than cyclopentadienone?please help me.
When drawing resonance structures, it is permissible to alter the way atoms are connected?
What is the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?
Does the solvent play a role in determining which pathway the reaction will take, SN1 versus SN2? How?
How does #"propylene"# react with #"hydrogen choride"#?
How do you tell diastereomers from enantiomers?
Why is the chair the most stable conformation in the cyclohexanes?
Given an organic formula #C_(n)H_(m)N_(l)O_(p)# how should we assess it?
Why are some covalent bonds nonpolar?
What are examples of halides?
Why do axial bonds alternate up and down around the ring?
How do you name alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes?
What is a dextrorotatory compound?
What are the condensed formulas of the five isomers of C6H14?
How can I read in the NMR spectrum when increasing chemical shift?
Why do meso compounds not have enantiomers?
How are alkyl halides reduced?