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
For an atom that becomes an ion, does it have a formal charge, or net charge? What is the difference between formal charge, oxidation state, and net charge?
In the reaction of 2-methylcyclopentadiene in #"HBr"#, which product is formed? (Hint: it should be the 1,4-addition product.)
How can you recognize geometric isomers?
How do alkanes, alkenes and alkynes differ?
Why is a Grignard reaction anhydrous?
What are the chiral centers in ephedrine?
What happens in ozonolysis?
How are aldehydes and ketones alike?
What symmetry operations leave trans-1,3-dichlorocyclobutane invariant?
How is #"propionic acid"#, #"H"_3"CCH"_2"CO"_2"H"#, synthesized?
What is the formal charge of CO?
Is H+ a lewis acid?
How can you calculate regioselectivity?
Why does hydrogenation require a catalyst?
How do sn1 reactions differ from sn2 reactions?
Why is diethyl ether used to extract an organic product from water at the end of a reaction?
What physical and chemical properties are determined in atoms or molecules by NMR?
How do you tell #"S"_"N"1# and #"S"_"N"2# reactions apart?
Is it easy recognize a meso compound?
How do you convert Benzaldehyde to Benzophenone in exactly two steps?