From stereoisomers to reaction mechanisms and polymerisation, we’ve got you covered 😊.
The Cahn, Ingold, Prelog rules
Understanding how reactions happen
Don’t scroll past this introduction to the terminology of organic reaction mechanisms!
Inductive and mesomeric effects
Understanding the difference between sigma and pi bonds
If we can explain how it is that carbon can make four bonds by hybridising its 2s and 2p orbitals, we can explain the unique features of single and double bonds in alkenes …
Electrophilic addition reactions (1)
Explaining the mechanism
Electrophilic addition reactions (2)
Mechanism for the bromine water test for an alkene
Electrophilic addition reactions (3)
Hydrating an alkene to form an alcohol
Elimination reactions – dehydrating an alcohol
Making an alkene
Addition polymerisation and the properties of polymers
The mechanism for making an addition polymer