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Nomenclature of Aldehydes & Ketones
Aldehydes and ketones contain the carbonyl group. Aldehydes are considered the most…
Definition of Steric Effect
In general, the steric effect refers from the fact that the atoms composing molecules…
What is a Nucleophile?
Nucleophiles are basically electron rich species which have the ability to donate…
Nucleophilic Substitution, SN2, SN1
Let's begin by recalling a couple of reactions which occur with alkyl…
The peptide bond and primary structure of proteins
The primary structure of a protein is defined as the sequence of amino acids…
Conformations of Ethane and Butane
Conformational Isomerism is a form of stereoisomerism where interconversions of isomers are…
