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Some Organic Chemistry Problems-solve

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The study of organic chemistry can either be fascinating subject as the beginning of a journey to greater understanding or as if often the case a means to some end. The truth is organic chemistry is not like general chemistry, it is the gateway and linch pin for other chemical and life science courses a student may study. Studying organic chemistry should include Knowing and using all available study resources Creating an effective study environment and Implementing study sessions using a review, read and practice, preview methodology Solving problems using a systematic approach Solved Examples Question 1:  2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene is a relatively acidic compound. Explain why the proton is easily removed from the methyl group? Solution :The proton is removed easily because the anion formed after the removal of the proton is stabilized by resonance with the three -NO 2  groups as shown below.  Question 2:  Predict the ...