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Beginner’s Guide to Common Hybrid Atomic Orbitals

by Joe Ban Posted on December 22, 2011

SP Hybrid Atomic Orbitals The central atom is bonded to two and only two atoms. The electron states of the central atom have half 2s and half 2p character. Three atoms generally form a straight line. Common SP (linear) Atoms…

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Fundamentals: Common Strong and Weak Nucleophiles

by Joe Ban Posted on November 30, 2011

Here are some common nucleophiles used in organic chemistry SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions, sorted by strength: VERY Good Nucleophiles: SH-, RS-, I- Good Nucleophiles: CN-, N3-, Br-, HO-, RO- Fair Nucleophiles: NH3, Cl-, F-, RCO2- Weak nucleophiles: H20, ROH VERY…

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Fundamentals: What is a Locant?

by Joe Ban Posted on November 27, 2011

In organic chemistry nomenclature, the locant is used to show where a functional group is attached, on the parent chain. Let’s say we have a 5-carbon molecule with a ketone functional group. According to ketone nomenclature, the name will be pentanone. Pentan- for…

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