Archive for February, 2009

Would it be better to take Organic chemistry itself in the summer or in the school year with 3 other classes?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
organic chemistry
k t asked:


So I was wondering if i should take ochem in the summer for 6 weeks by itself or in the school year for 10 weeks but I would also have physics, biology and ge to take. Whats better

Hannah

Anyone have a good online Organic Chemistry help website?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
organic chemistry
kestrelk8 asked:


I really struggled with organic chemistry last semester but i have to have it to get into grad school. i got a big ol’ F in it when all i did was TRY MY HARDEST. i got an A in regular chemistry so i’m not stupid. does anyone have or know of a good online tutoring website? i’ve found some already but they didn’t help. I also had a actual tutor but he didnt help either. are there any secrets to doing well in this class i should know about?

David

Can you help me understand Substitution and Beta-Elimination Reactions in Organic Chemistry?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
organic chemistry
Me asked:


Why does Beta elimination always compete with nucleophilic substitution? I dont understand. And how do I know which will happen, or more specifically, what would I write on a test? Im really confused on this topic and I can not figure it out. Please, if you can, clarify this for me. Thanks so much!

Liam

How to study organic chemistry?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009
organic chemistry
Nancy asked:


Please help me. Finals are around the corner. I don’t know anything about what I have learned this semester. Any suggestions on how to study all the stuff in 3 weeks? PLease help me. I am so depressed now.

Ella

In Organic Chemistry, what is Stabilization Energy and how is it calculated?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
organic chemistry
manuelkuhs asked:


For example:
“The enthalphy of reaction (H0rxn) for the conversion of cyclohexene to cyclohexane by hydrogenation is –28.6 kcal/mol and is –49.8 kcal/mol for the conversion of benzene to cyclohexane. Use these data to estimate the stabilization energy of benzene. “

WILLIAM

what are the different softwares for organic chemistry ( like CHEMDRAW )?

Monday, February 9th, 2009
organic chemistry
Mayur D asked:


Like CHEMDRAW, ISISDRAW, there may be differet softwares available for organic chemistry. These must be present in the form of CD. Can one tell me their names & application part? Does DOC, Lange’s handbook & Fieser reagents book present in the form of CD?

Michael

Is biochemistry similar to organic chemistry, or is it similar to biology?

Sunday, February 8th, 2009
organic chemistry
buttercup1137 asked:


… or both? What’s your opinion/experience? I’m not trying to become a biochemist. I’m just taking biochem I (not planning on taking the second half).

I asked this a little while back; if you answered then, you don’t have to answer again. :) I’m a senior biology major in college. :) I’m just trying to know what to expect when I get to this (I’m taking it in a 6-wk summer term).

Taylor

Has anyone failed organic chemistry in college?

Friday, February 6th, 2009
organic chemistry
Organic Chemistry Help asked:


Has anyone failed organic chemistry and then retake it and was successful (good grade)? If so, how did you study or do it?

Jason

Why are people so terrified of taking organic chemistry?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009
organic chemistry
berk asked:


So, yeah, it can be a lot of work, but it’s really not THAT bad. You would think it’s the antichrist the way some people talk about it.

Chloe

[Organic Chemistry II] Which of the following is the aldol addition product of butanal?

Sunday, February 1st, 2009
organic chemistry
morganlogan asked:


Please help me out with the following!!

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Which of the following is the aldol addition product of butanal?

2CH3CH2CH2COH —> (w/ NaOH, H2O, 0C) ==> ???

A.2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal
B.2-methyl-2-hydroxyheptanal
C.3-ethyl-2-hydroxyhexanal
D.2-ethyl-2-hydroxyhexanal

thanks for your help!
it’s 2 (CH3CH2CH2COH),
just so ya know!

Daniel