Daily Archives: November 5, 2008

Halloween Pumpkins

Halloween fell on Friday this year so I should have been expecting a "trick" or "treat" when I arrived at lecture. Little did I know that I would get both.Everyone was seated in the dark when I arrived and two… Continue reading

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Bromonium ions

Here are pictures of the models that I shared with you in class on Monday. They address different issues.Model #1 – A Stable Bromonium Ion. A bromonium can be stabilized by placing large groups around the alkene. These groups offer… Continue reading

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