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What is Hyperconjugation ?Explanation of hyperconjugation
Hyperconjugation: Definition: Hyperconjugation is defined as the overlap of sigma σ bond with an adjacent empty or partially field p or pai π orbital to give delocalized molecular orbital. Hyperconjugation is the stabilizing interaction that…
Read More »What is Dipole Moment ?Explanation;(organic chemistry)
DIPOLE MOMENT; A dipole moment is the measurement of the separation of two opposite electrical charges. In most of the organic molecules there is a charge separation which may be either due to the difference in electronegativities…
Read More »What are esters in organic chemistry?Explanation
Esters: Definition: Esters are the Substances which are obtained after the elimination of a water molecule between an acid-and an alcohol. Since ester’s are regarded as formed from an acid and an alcohol, their names are…
Read More »Preparation of Esters in organic chemistry
Preparation of Esters Ester are generally prepared from carboxylic acids or their functional derivatives by their reaction With alcohols (or phenols). Some of the common methods for the . preparation of esters are given below. 1. Direct esterification:…
Read More »What is Alcohols and nomenclature of alcohol?Explain
ALCOHOLS : Alcohols are substances having the hydroxyl group attached to an aliphatic carbon atom. They may be classified according to the number of hydroxyl group present in their molecules. The alcohol having only one hydroxyl group in…
Read More »What is Aromaticity and conditions or rules for aromaticity?
Aromaticity: In organic chemistry, the term aromaticity is used to describe a cyclic (ring-shaped), planar (flat) molecule with a ring of resonance bonds. That exhibits more stability than other geometric or connective arrangements with the same set of…
Read More »What is an Aldehyde, Example and structure of aldehyde?
Aldehyde: An aldehyde or alkanal is an organic compound containing a functional group with the structure −CHO. Consisting of a carbonyl center (a carbon double bonded to oxygen) with the carbon atom also bonded to hydrogen and to…
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