General Principles
The key to understanding the chemistry of aldehydes and ketones is to understand the electronic…
Shannon
Important Reactions
The importance of molecular structure in the reactivity of organic compounds is illustrated by the…
Description
Aldehydes and ketones are organic compounds which incorporate a carbonyl functional group, C=O. Another class…
Ultraviolet Region
Ultraviolet/Visible (UV/Vis) is a type of absorption spectroscopy used in organic chemistry that focuses on…
Visible Region
Compounds that appear colored absorb wavelengths of visible light corresponding to the complementary color on…
Infrared Region
By interpreting the frequencies of infrared light absorbed by a molecule, one can identify bond-stretching…
Equilibrium in Reversible Chemical Reactions
In a chemical equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates, and the…
Hormonal Control: Sweating, Vasodilation, and Vasoconstriction
The sympathetic nervous system can cause perspiration (sweating), widen blood vessels (vasodilation), and constrict blood…
Functions in Homeostasis and Osmoregulation
The skin helps with the homeostasis and osmoregulation of the human body. Homeostasis refers to…
Kinetic Control versus Thermodynamic Control of a Reaction
The potential outcome of a reaction is usually influenced by two factors: the relative stability…