Inorganic Chemistry

Understanding the Inductive Effect: Definitions, Mechanisms, and Implications The inductive effect is the polarization of sigma bonds caused by electronegative atoms or groups that withdraw electron density through the bond,...

Understanding Retrosynthesis: An Essential Tool in Organic Chemistry Retrosynthesis is a strategic approach to organic synthesis where chemists start with the desired final product and work backwards to simpler, commercially...

Mobile Apps for Converting Organic Compound Structures to IUPAC Names Several mobile applications can convert organic compound structures into their IUPAC names, making them useful for beginners learning organic chemistry....

How to Remove NO2 from Benzene Ring? The nitro group (NO2) can be removed from a benzene ring by first reducing it to an amino group (NH2), converting the amino...

Organic Chemistry by Janice Gorzynski Smith Janice Gorzynski Smith’s Organic Chemistry textbook remains a reliable resource with minimal content changes across editions, though page numbers may differ. This makes even...

Reaction of Grignard Reagent (MeMgBr) with Alcohol and Carbonyl The Grignard reagent, MeMgBr, reacts with a compound containing both alcohol and carbonyl groups by first using one equivalent to deprotonate...