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Name the type of reaction and outline the mechanism for the reaction of the alcohol (CH3)2CHOH with the acyl chloride CH3COCl. Explain which orbitals take part in the reaction.

Type of reaction: nucleophilic addition to carbonyl

Diagram should show nucleophilic attack of oxygen of alcohol on carbon of carbonyl in the acyl chloride. Lone pair clearly shown on the oxygen, f...

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What's the difference between a bayron and a meson?

A baryon is a particle that is made up of three quarks (which are fundamental particles) bound by the strong force. A meson, on the other hand, is a particle which is made up of one quark and one antiquar...

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Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines y = 5x - 2 and x + 3y = 8.

substitute y=5x-2 into second equation --> x + 3(5x- 2)= 8// 2) factorise and simplify to get 16x=14 3) divide 14 by 16 to calculate the value of x to be 7/8 4) sub value of x into equation 1 to...

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Anti-natalist policies - Evaulation of the One Child Policy in China, was the policy successful?

Standard Level Geography- Core Topic - Populations in Transition

First, examine the criteria needed for writing a good essay (specific accurate information) Prep - Plan and Structure the essa...

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What's the best way to structure an essay in an exam?

I always find that a good introduction is very important. This is when you should give a brief overview of what you're going to discuss and include any debates between historians. Keeping it short and con...

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