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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Discovering the Evolutionary Theory by Charles Darwin

Darwin Who proposed that new species are the result of modification from ancestral forms by gradual selection for individuals with characteristics best adapt to the existing environment?...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Alkanes: Properties, Classification, and Uses

Alkanes – First four alkanes are methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8), and Butane (C4H10)- single Bonded 1. What are alkanes? Alkanes are hydrocarbons that only contain...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Exploring Alcohols: Properties, Uses, and Reactions

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 Importance and Versatility of the Carbonyl Functional Group in Organic Chemistry and Biochemical Processes

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

Discover the Common Names of Aldehydes According to IUPAC Nomenclature

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

Key Differences Between Aldehydes and Ketones in Organic Chemistry

Aldehyde vs. Ketones Terminal group Formaldehyde Aldehydes and ketones are two classes of organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (-CO-) in their structure. The carbonyl group...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Naming Cyclic Aldehydes: A Guide to Proper Nomenclature and Suffix Usage

Naming cyclic Aldehydes Acetaldehyde Cyclic aldehydes are aldehydes that have a ring structure. The common way of naming cyclic aldehydes is to add the suffix “carbaldehyde” to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Organic Chemistry

Nomenclature of Formaldehyde: Structure and Historical Context

Aldehyde Nomenclature: Methanal Propionaldehyde Methanal is also known as formaldehyde. The aldehyde functional group is characterized by the presence of a carbonyl center, which consists of a...