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Introduction to Phenols, Characteristics and Naming

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https://joechem.io/videos/154 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/154 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we officially make our acquaintance with phenol. This video covers various characteristics/qualities of phenol and contains a quick detour into naming of phenol derivatives. We'll work extensively with phenol in this series, so understanding naming basics as well as phenol's characteristics will be key.

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4. Introduction to Phenols, Characteristics and Naming

1. Review of the Benzylic Position--SN1, SN2, Acid Base, and Radical Addition

2. Oxidation at the Benzylic Position--KMnO4 and MnO2

3. Reduction/Ether Cleavage via Hydrogenation

5. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution (NAS)

6. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution Examples Galore

7. NAS with Haloarenes, Various Pathways

8. Making Phenols Using Diazotization & Arenediazonium Ions

9. Chemistry of Phenols--They\'re Alcohols Too!

10. EAS Reactions with Phenol

11. The Hydroxymethylation of Phenol

12. The Kolbe Reaction

13. Claisen Rearrangements Explained

14. Cope and Oxy-Cope Rearrangements Explained

Introduction to Phenols, Characteristics and Naming - jOeCHEM