Organic chemistry focuses on the study of carbon-containing compounds. It explores the structure, properties, reactions, and synthesis of these compounds, which include molecules like hydrocarbons, organic acids, alcohols, amines etc. Organic chemistry plays a crucial role in fields such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, petrochemicals, and materials science.
The projection formula for chiral molecules are used in organic chemistry to represent three-dimensional molecular structures in a two-dimensional format. Configuration of a chiral molecule is a three-dimensional structure and it is not easy to …
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Enantiomers and diastereomers are both types of stereoisomers, meaning they have the same molecular formula and connectivity of atoms but differ in their spatial arrangement. Separating both of these can be challenging due to their …
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Chirality and optical activity are closely connected concepts in chemistry, particularly in the field of stereochemistry. It is an essential concept in many areas of chemistry, mainly in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Let’s explore how …
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The Reimer Tiemann reaction is a fundamental organic transformation that involves the conversion of phenols (aromatic compound containing a hydroxyl group) into salicylaldehyde (2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) by using chloroform and a strong base in the presence of …
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The Beckmann rearrangement is a chemical reaction that involves the acid catalysed conversion of an oxime functional group into an amide. This reaction is a valuable tool in organic synthesis and is widely used to …
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