


Santiago Alfonso
Organic Chemistry teacher | Verified Expert
With a passion for Organic Chemistry ignited during my studies at Western University of Health Sciences, I bring a depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to each tutoring session. My goal is to make complex concepts digestible and enjoyable, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject. From reaction mechanisms to synthesis strategies, I'm here to guide students through every step of their learning journey. Let's unravel the mysteries of Organic Chemistry together and pave the way for academic success.
Questions
What does the "chemical shift" term mean in the NMR spectrum?
Why are acid chlorides so reactive?
Complete the reaction: #HCN + 2H_2O -> ?# Also, how is oxamide prepared? What is the reaction for its preparation?
In the presence of acid, if a Grignard reagent reacts with a keto-ester, which carbonyl carbon would be targeted? Does it matter?
Why does pKa affect equilibrium?
What are the resonance structures for #SO_2#?
What is so special about the chair conformation?
Which is the most powerful base: #A.# #NaOH#; #B.# #H_2O#; #C.# #K_2O#; #D.# #H_3C-MgCl#. What products would result from reaction with water?
What are the IR absorption bands and NMR data of triphenylmethanol?
In what way is the functional group of an ester different from that of a carboxylic acid?
How does #"propylene"# react with #"hydrogen choride"#?
Why might a #"KBr"# pellet be used in IR spectroscopy?
How did aromatic compounds get their name?
Which atoms does a hydroxyl functional group contain?
How can you easily identify an aromatic compound?
Why is formaldehyde an aldehyde?
How many constitutional isomers are possible for the formula C4H9Cl?
How do you determine diastereomers of a molecule?
If a compound has no chirality centers can the compound be chiral?
What is the Lewis Dot Diagram for Platinum?