Keto-Enol Tautomerism: Key Points
Everything you ever wanted to know (and more!) about keto-enol tautomerism.
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Alcohols (1) – Nomenclature and Properties
In this next series of posts we are going to discuss the reactions of alcohols. As a functional group, alcohols are introduced fairly early in
Read moreMeet the (Most Important) Functional Groups
Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms within molecules that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of the other atoms present in a molecule. Common
Read moreThe Four Intermolecular Forces and How They Affect Boiling Points
Properties like melting and boiling points are a measure of how strong the attractive forces are between individual atoms or molecules. (We call these intermolecular
Read more3 Trends That Affect Boiling Points
Now available – Download this awesome (free) 3-page handout on how to solve common boiling point problems. With 10 examples of solved problems! (Also contains
Read morePolar Protic? Polar Aprotic? Nonpolar? All About Solvents
A lot of students I talk to have questions about solvents, so I’ve decided to put together a reference post on them. Solvents can cause
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