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Oxymercuration-Demercuration--the Mechanism + Examples

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https://joechem.io/videos/188 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/188 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link) In this video, we take a deeper look at the Oxymercuration-Demercuration reaction and walk through its mechanism. We'll also do a few complete the reaction questions with some classic \"gotchas\" in terms of predicting the correct regio and stereochemistry. Related video: https://joechem.io/videos/62 - Oxymercuration-Demercuration and Hydroboration-Oxidation Basics, Regiochemistry

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6. Oxymercuration-Demercuration--the Mechanism + Examples

1. Intro to Alkenes--Physical Properties and Hydrogenation

2. Using Cis/Trans versus E/Z to Describe Double Bonds

3. Intro to Markovnikov Additions--Using Binary Acids and Water

4. Halogenation of a Double Bond with Br2/Cl2 (with and without H2O)

5. Oxymercuration-Demercuration and Hydroboration-Oxidation Basics, Regiochemistry

7. Hydroboration-Oxidation--the Mechanism + Examples

8. Anti-Markovnikov Addition of HBr

9. How to Make Epoxides & a Quick Review of How to Attack Them

10. Forming Vicinal Diols with Osmium Tetroxide

11. Ozonolysis

Oxymercuration-Demercuration--the Mechanism + Examples - jOeCHEM