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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Syn-Addition Dihydroxylation: Formation of Diols and Tetrols Using OsO4 Catalyst in Science

OsO4 adds? loss of CO2 (i.e. decarboxylation) OsO4 (osmium tetroxide) is known to add to double bonds and triple bonds, resulting in the formation of diols (glycols)...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Unveiling the Chemistry, Properties, and Prominent Uses of Alkanes: The Simplicity and Efficiency of Hydrocarbons

Alkanes – First four alkanes are methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8), and Butane (C4H10)- single Bonded Alkanes are hydrocarbons that consist entirely of carbon and hydrogen...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Properties and Applications of Alcohols: A Comprehensive Guide

Alcohols – contain Hydroxyl group (OH) – suffix ol or hydroxy if a higher priority group is present- Diols contain two hydroxyl groups. * Geminal: 2 Hydroxyl...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Significance of the Carbonyl Group in Organic Chemistry: Chemical Reactivity and Physical Properties

Carbonyl group – suffix al- Common names include * formaldehyde for methanal (R = H)* Acetyldehyde for ethanal ( R = CH3)* Propionaldehyde for propanal (R =...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring the Common Names and Applications of Aldehydes in Industrial and Laboratory Settings

Common Names of Aldehydes – An aldehyde has a terminal functional group due to the one hydrogen- Ketone has two alkyl groups so it’s never a terminal...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Aldehydes and Ketones: Structure and Properties Explained

Aldehyde vs. Ketones Terminal group Formaldehyde The terminal group in aldehydes and ketones is the carbonyl group (-C=O). The difference between aldehydes and ketones lies in the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

A Guide to Naming Cyclic Aldehydes: Rules and Examples with Structures

Naming cyclic Aldehydes Acetaldehyde Cyclic aldehydes are a type of organic compounds that contain both an aldehyde functional group (-CHO) and a cyclic structure. Therefore, the naming...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Discover the IUPAC Name for the Aldehyde with Chemical Formula CH2O

Aldehyde Nomenclature: Methanal Propionaldehyde The aldehyde with the formula CH2O is called methanal (also known as formaldehyde). The rules for naming aldehydes are as follows: 1. Identify...