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What are the stereochemical implications of bimolecular and unimolecular nucleophilic substitution?

If a chiral molecules undergoes nucleophilic substitution what happens to its stereochemistry? S N 1: These reactions occur with the production of a cationic intermediate. These contain an sp 2 hybrdised car...
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Why are solutions of transition metal ions often coloured

Transition metal ions have, by definition, at least one partly filled d orbital (eg:3d). When in a solution, the positive charge of the transition metal ions can cause the lone elctron pairs of other molecul...
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What are medical school interviews looking for?

You've spent ages writing your personal statement, working hard on your A Levels/IB, and tackling entrance exams - and it's all paid off, because you've got yourself an interview at a medical school! Whilst ...
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What is the ideal gas equation?

The ideal gas equation, pV = nRT, is an equation used to calculate either the pressure, volume, temperature or number of moles of a gas. The terms are: p = pressure, in pascals (Pa). V = volume, in m 3 . n =...
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How to write a good english literature essay

How to write a good English literature essay. 1 - Read the question over and over again and underline the keywords until you fully understand it. 2 - Write a brief plan which will help you organize and struc...
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