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Radicals and Us I: the Fundamentals and Polymer Manufacture

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In this section we will explore the chemistry behind the radicals and how radicals relate closely in our world. This part we will explore the fundamentals of radical which include how to generate radical and their stability. After that, we will see how radicals can be used in daily life, mainly in polymer synthesis. Radical, single-electron species

The Chemistry of d- and f- Block: Introduction to d- and f- Block, and Complex Chemistry

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In this section, we will have a discussion about the d - and f-b lock chemistry which in this part is the introduction about d - and f - block elements and compounds. The elements of d-  and f- block in this section will include the definition of transition metal or d- block element and how the pattern is fit on the periodic table. Besides that, for the compounds of d - and f- block will mainly discuss about the complex compounds. d - and f -block elements

The Chemistry of Water

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In this section we will have a brief overview about one of the important ingredients of life, which is water ( H 2 O ). We will have a discussion around the properties of water and some anomalous properties of water. Lastly, we will have a brief look about the latest technology to address the problem about clean water.

The Chemistry of Carbonyls: The Reaction at the α-Carbon

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In this section, we will unravel one of the prominent properties of carbonyl compound which involves the  α- carbon. The  α-carbon of carbonyl compounds has unique properties which is the  α-H is slightly acidic. This allowed a distinct reaction of carbonyl compounds that does not have by another functional groups.

The Chemistry of Carbonyls: Hydrate formation and Nucleophilic Addition/Elimination Reaction

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In this section we will have a discussion about another reaction in carbonyl chemistry which is nucleophilic addition/elimination. The examples of this reaction is when carbonyl reacts with alcohol, or amine (either primary amine or secondary amine). Furthermore, the reaction of carbonyl with water form a hydrate which we will discuss more thoroughly later on. To start with, we will see the hydrate formation. Sucrose, an example of acetal

The Chemistry of Carbonyl: Introduction and Fundamental Reactions

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In this section, we will have a discussion about one of the most important functional group in organic chemistry which is carbonyl functional. Carbonyl functional groups are ketones and aldehydes which compose of C=O bond. One of the importances of carbonyl functional groups is commonly act as a precursor compound of organic synthesis. This part we will see the fundamental principles in carbonyl functional groups which are the physical properties of carbonyls and the basic reaction involving ketones or aldehydes, mainly nucleophilic addition. An example of natural carbonyl compound