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Heterocyclic Chemistry: Properties of Heteroaromatic Compounds

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In this section, we will see the properties of heteroaromatic compounds especially their ability as nucleophile and as base. Besides that, we will also see the 5-membered heteroaromatic can also act as an acid. All those properties can be derived from its structure and the bonding.  Just to reiterate again for this section, the quoted value of p K a  in the discussion of basicity is the p K a  of its conjugate acid. 

Heterocyclic Chemistry: Properties of Saturated Heterocyclic Compounds

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In this section, we will continue to see into the properties of heterocylic compounds using the information about its bonding and structure. Besides that, in this section will mainly discuss about its basicity.

Heterocyclic Chemistry: Structure

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Heterocyclic compounds are very common feature in most of the known molecules, especially in nature. They can be found in DNA, alkaloids and vitamins but they also an important constituent of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals etc. In this section, we will try to explore about the structure and their reactivity, especially as the basicity of heterocyclic compounds.

The Art of the Jedi Knight: the Chemistry of Laser

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The laser action is notably used in science fiction movie such as the lightsabers in Star Wars movies. However, laser itself also has been used in field of science since for a long time such as spectroscopy. This time, we will see the basic principles of the chemistry behind laser and also some real examples of the application of laser.