Nicholas Antonuccio
Organic Chemistry teacher | Verified Expert
With a focus on Organic Chemistry from Regis University, my expertise lies in demystifying the complexities of molecular structures and reactions. Armed with a deep understanding of organic compounds, I guide students through mechanisms, synthesis pathways, and spectroscopic analysis. My teaching approach emphasizes problem-solving strategies and conceptual clarity, empowering learners to tackle challenging concepts with confidence. Whether deciphering reaction mechanisms or elucidating the principles of organic synthesis, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive and cultivate a passion for organic chemistry. Join me on this journey to unlock the secrets of the molecular world.
Questions
How do you name cycloalkanes with double bonds?
How can I explain the mechanism for hydrohalogenation with a hydride-shift (carbocation rearrangement)?
Can Lewis structures predict the shape of a molecule?
In electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, why is the the hydroxyl group an o,p-director?
Is #"NH"_4^(+)# an acid or a base?
How would you convert cyclohexanol to chlorocyclohexane?
How many sigma and pi bonds are there in a single bond, a double bond and a triple bond?
How do geometric isomers occur?
Why are cycloalkanes useful?
Explain the mechanism of the Tishchenko reaction?
What is the difference between IR and UV/vis spectroscopies?
What is the product of the thermal decarboxylation of dimethylpropanedioic acid (dimethylmalonic acid)?
How are non polar covalent bonds formed?
How can you isolate optical isomers?
What is "breaking the Pi bond" in alkenes?
What is structure of the cis and trans isomers of the compound piperonal?
Is there a requirement for the stereochemistry of the starting material in E1 reactions? Why?
What is an addition reaction?
How does bromine water show if something is an alkane or alkene?
How can I draw cis-2-octene according to IUPAC?