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Acids and Bases – How to Determine Which Acid is Stronger

Acids and Bases – How to Determine Which Acid is Stronger

ByMark Coster

One of the most common questions in organic chemistry is ‘which of these two compounds is more acidic?’ Here are the 4 most important factors to consider. How to determine the stronger acid In Organic Chemistry, acids and bases is really quite qualitative. We’re often looking at whether a compound is even acidic or basic at all….

2 Mistakes with Chair Conformations (and How to Avoid Them!)

2 Mistakes with Chair Conformations (and How to Avoid Them!)

ByMark Coster

Once you’ve mastered the art of drawing chair conformations, it’s time to stick some axial and equatorial substituents on those beautiful chairs. In marking thousands of exam papers, there’s 2 mistakes that I’ve seen over and over again. Here’s how to avoid those mistakes ace any chair conformations in your OChem exams. The 2 biggest mistakes…

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