Inorganic Chemistry

Hybridization of Nitrogen Due to Resonance Nitrogen involved in resonance is generally sp2 hybridized. This occurs because the nitrogen atom participates in pi bonding through one of its p orbitals,...

How to Get Ahead Before Starting Your First Organic Chemistry Course Preparing ahead for your first organic chemistry course boosts understanding and confidence. Incorporate a mix of study resources, focused...

Understanding sp2 Hybridization of Carbon with Three Substituents and a Lone Pair The carbon atom with three substituents and one lone pair is considered sp2 hybridized because it uses three...

Identifying Nucleophiles vs Electrophiles in Organic Chemistry Nucleophiles donate electron density, electrophiles accept it. Recognizing which species behaves as a nucleophile or electrophile hinges on their electronic structure and reactivity...

Understanding Why Dimethylacetylene Is Named So Despite Hydrogen Replacement Dimethylacetylene is named based on its relation to acetylene by replacing acetylene’s two hydrogen atoms with two methyl groups. This does...

Understanding Skeletal Structure in Organic Chemistry Confusion about skeletal structures often arises from difficulty representing three-dimensional molecules accurately on a two-dimensional surface. Key principles help clarify this process and improve...