Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Ethane becomes bromoethane.
What is free-radical substitution?
When two of the same group are on the same side of a double bond.
What is cis configuration?
This uses the diffraction patterns of x-rays to find bond lengths and angles.
What is x-ray crystallography?
The anions or molecules attached to the central metal ion in a complex ion.
What are ligands?
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Ethene becomes bromoethane.
What is electrophilic addition?
When the two higher-priority groups are on opposite sides of the double bond.
What is E configuration?
This technique reveals the number and type of hydrogen environments.
What is 1H NMR?
The number of ligands attached to the central metal ion.
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What is the 1980's?
Benzene becomes nitrobenzene.
What is electrophilic substitution.
A carbon atom attached to four different atoms or groups.
What is chiral?
This technique reveals the types of bonds present.
What is IR spec?
A ligand that donates one lone pair in a coordinate bond.
What is monodentate?
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What is SNL?
Bromoethane becomes ethanol.
What is nucleophilic substitution?
A 50:50 mixture of optical isomers.
What is a racemic mixture?
Mass of a methyl fragment in mass spec.
What is 6?
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Who is James Holzhauer?