Archive for March, 2009

Can someone help me with this organic chemistry question about halides?

Friday, March 27th, 2009
organic chemistry
Heather Leigh asked:


The question is, “A student left some alkyl halides (RCl and RBr) in an open container for several minutes. What happened to the composition of the halide mixture during that time?” Not quite sure how to figure this one out…any help will be greatly appreciated!

Sean

What is a good grade to get on the first exam of Organic Chemistry I?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
organic chemistry
Stephanie L asked:


what is a great grade? thanks.

Cole

How to design an organic chemistry mechanism ?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
organic chemistry
rctbajaj asked:


I need a chemical reaction by which I can convert lactate to an hexose.
I need a mechanism for converting lactate to any other hexose than glucose. (at the most one or two step reaction.)

Landon

List the two ways reduction is represented in organic chemistry?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
organic chemistry
darklurker006 asked:


List the two ways reduction is represented in organic chemistry

Tristan

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

Friday, March 20th, 2009
organic chemistry
buttercup1137 asked:


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

Victoria

How is polyester related to organic chemistry?

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
organic chemistry
candiceyueee asked:


How is it important to us? Thanks.

JAMES

Is there anyone who is good in organic chemistry to help me out with something?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
organic chemistry
:? asked:


It is realy matter of life and death, so please be serious an help if you can!

Grace

Where can I find Organic Chemistry reactions and synthesis problems?

Monday, March 16th, 2009
organic chemistry
Tom D asked:


I am taking Organic Chem 2, which means I am taking reactions of Alcohols,Ethers,Epoxides,Carbonyls,Carboxylic Acids Carboxylic Acids Derivatives, and Amines.I also need some Spectroscopy problems for practice(should include NMR,Infrared Red, Mass Spectro.

Also, how Do you think I can grasp a “cumulative” OC Test with all those reactions combined?

Addison

any medical schools out there that do not require organic chemistry 2?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
organic chemistry
somegirl asked:


If you know of any PLEASE let me know. Thanks.
i had orgo 1 i just don’t feel like going back to school for part 2 since it’s been a few years.

Robert

In organic chemistry, which one of the following is not true concerning Diels-Alder reactions?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009
organic chemistry
ohmsy asked:


A. The reaction is stereospecific.
B. The reaction mechanism has only one step.
C. The reaction mechanism involves a resonance stabilized carbocation.
D. The diene must be a conjugated base.

WILLIAM