


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 is the Lewis structure for #H_2C_2O_4#?
What is the difference between a stereogenic center and a chiral center?
Why is sulphuric acid needed as a catalyst in an esterification reaction?
What is the condensed structural formula for 2, 2-dimethylbutane?
How can you determine carbocation stability?
How do London dispersion forces work?
What is the most stable conformer for 3-methylhexane, viewed along the #C_3-C_4# bond using Sawhorse projections?
What compounds can alkanes hydrogen bond with?
Why is chirality important in biochemistry?
What is the enol of ethanal?
How do you write out the mechanism for the reaction of #"C"_5"H"_11"OH"# with hot sulfuric acid to determine which option gives the greatest number of isomeric alkenes?
How do neutralization reactions come into play in acid-base titrations?
What are cis and trans isomers used for?
Why are diastereomers optically active?
When shown diagrams of isomers, how can you determine which is a structural and which is a geometric isomer?
Why is isopropyl alcohol polar?
What are the main differences between: alkanes, alkenes, saturated, and unsaturated fats?
Why are liquid alkyl halides immiscible in water?
How many NMR signals does #CH_3CH_2CH_2OH# show?
How does Markovnikov's rule work?