Inorganic Chemistry

Removal of Smelly Thiol via Extraction Thiols can be removed through extraction methods; however, effective removal depends on the chemical environment and functional groups present. Hydroxide extraction converts thiols into...

Identical or Enantiomers? Determining whether two molecules are identical or enantiomers depends mainly on analyzing the chiral centers and their configurations. When groups attached to a chiral carbon are swapped,...

Difference Between NaBH4 and LiAlH4 in Alcohol Reactions The main difference is that LiAlH4 is a much stronger reducing agent than NaBH4, capable of reducing a broader range of carbonyl...

Why Aren’t These All Structural Isomers of C3H8O? Not all proposed structures qualify as structural isomers of C3H8O because oxygen’s bonding constraints and formal charge considerations prohibit certain bonding patterns....

Understanding the Difference Between SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 Reactions The main difference between SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions lies in their reaction type (substitution vs elimination), molecularity (uni-...

Understanding Stereochemistry in the Grignard Reaction The Grignard reaction can involve stereochemistry both during the reaction and in the products formed, depending on the substrates used. This reaction typically involves...