Aromaticity plays a big role in acids and bases, typically covered at the orgo 2 level. Substituted aromatic compounds can have varying acid strength based on the type AND location of the substituent. This video takes you through a series of aromatic acid comparisons.
(click HERE to watch this video on YouTube. Transcript coming soon)
The true key to successful mastery of alkene reactions lies in practice practice practice. However, … [Read More...]
While the pre-2015 MCAT only tests you on science and verbal, you are still required to perform … [Read More...]
Aromatic side chain oxidation is an interesting reaction. Benzene is not easily oxidized, nor is an … [Read More...]
Thank you Leah! So Ortho/Para positions give extra resonance which gives more stability of conj base and thus stronger acid 🙂
You’re welcome!