Reactions at the alpha carbonyl position with enolate intermediates occur in many reactions!
This includes but is not limited to: Alpha-Halogenation, Haloform & Idoform tests, Aldol, Claisen Condensation and more.
Once you grasp enolate anion formation, it's reactivity and stability, you'll have the clarity you need to master the upcoming reactions. This video also covers common enolate pKa values, with a logical stability ranking to help you avoid pKa memorizations.
(Watch on YouTube: Enolate Formation & Stability. Click cc on the bottom right for video transcript)
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Thanks a lot for these set of complete, clear and useful videos. They are great!!
I came to your site looking for refreshing some Organic Chemistry topics and/or also to complete missing areas that were not properly covered during my career.
I found your videos pleasant, and deep enough for what I need…
I am graduated in B.Sc. Chemistry (1984).
I am currently running a Chemicals factory of my own, so in my case your work will be of the utmost value.
Many thanks for this contribution to Science.
i’ve only watched one of your videos (so far!) but you’ve already explained enolates so much clearer than days of trying to study for a test. thank you for making these!
Thank you for posting this video! I did not understand keto- enol tautomers and why one form is preferred over the other at all until I saw this! You explain it so well!