Maya Allen
Organic Chemistry teacher | Tutor for 6 years
I hold a degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. My passion lies in unraveling the mysteries of molecules and their reactions. With a strong foundation in both theory and practical application, I thrive on helping students navigate the complexities of organic chemistry. Through personalized guidance and clear explanations, I aim to demystify challenging concepts and foster a deeper understanding of the subject. Whether you're grappling with mechanisms or synthesis, I'm here to support you on your journey to mastery. Let's embark on this academic adventure together!
Questions
How do alkenes react with chlorine?
Why does a Grignard reaction not react to water?
How can meso compounds be recognized?
Given the IR absorption spectra of #CO_2# and #H_2O#, why is it that we are concerned about #CO_2#?
The pure #beta# and #alpha# forms of D-glucose rotate the plane of polarized light to the right by 112° and 18.7° respectively (denoted as +112 and +18.7). Are these two forms of glucose enantiomers or diastereomers?
What should we observe in an #""^1H# #"NMR spectroscopic"# experiment?
Why don't bromide ions react with methoxide ions?
What holds nonpolar covalent bonds together?
How could you distinguish between the following pair of compounds from their IR spectra? #"HOCH"_2"CH"_2"CHO"# (3-hydroxypropanal) and #"CH"_3"CH"_2"COOH"# (propanoic acid)
Which complex ion geometry has the potential to exhibit cis– trans isomerism: linear, tetrahedral, square planar, octahedral?
What does infrared spectroscopy tell you?
How does #"sodium oleate"# react with #HCl#?
What are base anhydrides?
Is an esterification reaction exothermic or endothermic?
How would you draw a six-carbon alkyne that can exist as a diastereomer?
How many pi and sigma bonds are in caffeine?
How does pKa affect equilibrium?
What functional groups are found in all monosaccharides?
What are the major products for reaction with cis-1-chloro-3-methylcyclopentane and trans-1-chloro-3-methylcyclopentane with #"OH"^(-)# in water at high temperature?
Can someone please tell what this model represents?