Dr. H Trivia
Nomenclature
Aromatic Reactions
100

During a typical class, Dr. Hnatiuk can be found holding this.

Six markers

100

Nitriles are designated by this prefix.

Cyano-

100

A ring that does not have overlapping p-orbitals.

Non-aromatic ring

200

When prompted to comment on the quality of Cedarville's biochemistry class, Dr. Hnatiuk might offer this response.

"I've heard that prof sucks."

200

The technical name for a cyclic amide. One such structure forms the backbone of penicillin.

Lactam

200

Named after a 20th century physicist, this rule for determining aromaticity is described by the expressions 4N+2=6 and 4N=6.

Huckel's Rule

300

This location, known for its scenic views, is also Dr. Hnatiuk's original home.

Connecticut

300

This reaction adds a halogen to a benzene ring with a Lewis acid such as FeBr3.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

300

These ring substituents participate in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions by directing ortho/para.

Electron Donating Groups or Activating Groups

400

Has Dr. Hnatiuk every killed somebody in lab?

Probably

400

7% SO3 in H2SO4 could also be referred to by this name.

Fuming sulfuric acid

400

Cyclic compounds with alternating double bonds.

Annulenes

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