Walkthrough of Acid Base Reactions (1)
Now that we’ve described how to figure out where the electrons are in a molecule, the factors that stabilize negative charge and positive charge, and
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Walkthrough of Acid-Base Reactions (3) – Acidity Trends
Let’s review what’s been talked about so far in this series on acid-base reactions: An acid base reaction involves the donation of a proton (H+)
Read more7 Factors That Stabilize Positive Charge in Organic Chemistry
Just to clarify: make sure you’re familiar with how formal charge can lie before you read this. These factors determine the stability of “true” positive
Read moreEvaluating Resonance Forms: Factors That Stabilize Negative Charges
So far in discussing resonance forms we’ve mentioned two important principles that govern which resonance form will be most important. 1. Minimize total point charges:
Read moreIn Summary: Resonance
Four key factors that determine the importance of resonance forms in organic chemistry are: Rule #1: Minimize charges Rule #2: Full octets are favored Rule
Read moreThe Conjugate Base is Always a Stronger Nucleophile
So given identical reactlon conditions (e.g. temperature, solvent, and electrophile) the conjugate base is always a better nucleophile.
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