Nucleophilic addition with computations: From the Felkin-Anh rule to the Grignard reactionThe study of the Grignard reaction is part of our long-standing interest in the study of nucleophilic addition. Many years ago, calculations could be performed using very simplified models of the reagents. These very simplified models of the chemical systems were successful in providing qualitative insights for many reactions. Today, ...
Wonderfest: The Most Famous EquationAround the world, people recognize that E=mc^2 oozes cosmic insight. But what does this "most famous equation" really say? What are energy and mass? And what makes the speed of light, c, so important? [Hint: mass, moving at speed c, doesn't turn into energy!] Using little more than common experience ...
