Basic principles of organic chemistry are discussed here. The blog consists of topics such as Organic synthesis, Reaction mechanism, Named reactions, Stereochemistry & Spectroscopy, IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds and Practical organic chemistry.
Dec 24, 2020
Substitution Reaction - Definition, Types and Examples
Dec 9, 2020
Addition Reaction - Definition, Types and Examples
Dec 3, 2020
Alkyl Halide (Haloalkane) - Structure and Nomenclature
Nov 8, 2020
Naming Ethers
In this article we will learn Naming of Ethers in organic chemistry. Ethers are the colorless, pleasant smelling and highly volatile organic compounds. Ethers are oxygen containing chemical compounds which are considered as derivatives of alcohols or water.
Key words: Ether, Epoxide, Common Names of Ethers, IUPAC Names of Ethers.
Nov 2, 2020
Isomerism - Definitions, Type & Examples
Isomerism is the phenomenon in which two or more individual compounds have same molecular formula but different structures. Isomers are the compounds which have same molecular formula but they differ in the arrangement of atoms in the molecule.
Key words: Isomerism, Structural Isomers, Chain Isomers, Position Isomers, Functional Group, Isomers, Metamers, Tautomers, Ring Chain Isomers, Configurational Isomers, Enantiomers, Stereoisomers, Conformational isomers, Diastereomers
Oct 8, 2020
Dehydrohalogenation of Alkyl Halides
Dehydrohalogenation is a chemical reaction of alkyl halides in which halide atom and hydrogen atom eliminate to form alkenes products in organic chemistry. Dehydrohalogenation is an example of elimination reaction.
Oct 2, 2020
Isomerism in Alkenes in Organic Chemistry
Isomers are the two individual compounds which have same molecular formula but they differ in the arrangement of atoms in the molecule.
Hi Friends, In this article we are going to learn about Isomerism in Alkenes in organic chemistry. .
Key words: Isomers, Structural isomers, Geometric isomers, Cis/trans isomers, E / Z naming system
So what are isomers?
The word isomer is derived from Greek word “isomeros” where, iso means “equal” and meros means “part”.
Sep 23, 2020
Synthesis of Alcohols
In this article we will discuss about organic reactions which are commonly used for the Synthesis of Alcohols.
Alcohols are the important intermediates in Organic Chemistry. They are widely used for synthesis of other functional groups such as alkyl halides, alkenes, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids etc.
Key words: Alcohols, Nucleophilic Substitution, Hydration, Oxymercuration-demercuration, Hydroboration-oxidation, Dihydroxylation, Reduction, Syn addition, Anti addition, Grignard reagents.
Sep 20, 2020
Alcohols - Structure and Nomenclature
In this article we will learn about Structure and Nomenclature of Alcohols. The Alcohols are organic compounds that consist of hydroxyl (-OH) group.
Key words: Alcohols, Structure and Nomenclature, IUPAC Names of Alcohols, Polyols, Phenols.
The word alcohol is derived from Arabic word al-kuhl means "the essence". They are one of the most common compounds used in nature and industries.
Sep 19, 2020
Types of Arrows in Organic Chemistry
Sep 16, 2020
Chemical Formula - Definition, Types & Examples
Chemical formula is the way of representation of the molecule which gives information about all the elements present and their proportion in that molecule.
Key words: Chemical formula, Molecular formula, Empirical formula, Condensed formula, Displayed formula, Structural formula, Skeletal formula, Hill Notation.
Sep 14, 2020
Chemical Reaction - Definition, Types & Examples
Chemical reaction is the change in physical or chemical properties of substance to form new substance. In general a chemical reaction is due to breaking or formation of chemical bond between the atoms.
Key words: Chemical reaction, Reactant, Reagent, Product, Mechanism, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Synthesis, Decomposition, Redox reaction, Single replacement, Double replacement, Acid-base reactions, Combustion, Precipitation.
In this article we will learn about chemical reactions and different types of chemical reactions. Every reaction has three components: reactant, reagent and product.
Sep 12, 2020
Naming of Bicyclic Alkanes
Key words: Bicyclic alkanes, Fused bicyclic, Bridged bicyclic, Spirocyclic, Nomenclature.
As the name of the broad category indicates “bicyclic” means there are two rings which are joined together. In this category of alkanes three types of structures are found.
Fused bicyclic
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Bridged bicyclic
3. Spirocyclic
Sep 11, 2020
Cycloalkanes - Structure and Nomenclature
Sep 10, 2020
Alkynes - Structure and Nomenclature
In this article we will learn about Structure and Nomenclature of Alkynes.
Key words: Alkynes, Unsaturated hydrocarbons, carbon-carbon triple bond, IUPAC Nomenclature.
Alkynes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons. They consist of at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
Sep 8, 2020
Alkenes - Structure and Nomenclature
In this article we will learn about Structure and Nomenclature of Alkenes in organic chemistry.
Key words: Alkenes, Unsaturated hydrocarbons, Carbon-carbon double bond, IUPAC Nomenclature.
The Alkenes are known as unsaturated hydrocarbons. They are derivatives of alkanes and consist of one or more carbon-carbon double bond. Alkenes have general formula CnH2n.