What is Cannizzaro reaction? Aldehydes that do not have an alpha hydrogen atom undergo auto-oxidation reduction reactions when heated ...

  Which is more covalent, AgCl, NaCl, LiCl or KCl ?   In the above compounds, Cl – anion is common for all, but cations are different. ...

  Why is Cu 2+ ion more stable than Cu + ion in aqueous solution?   Many Cu + compounds are not stable in aqueous solution. These c...

  Why is phenol more acidic than aliphatic alcohols?   Phenol is acidic in nature. Because of phenol can donate proton in aqueous solu...

  Why do polar solvent and weak nucleophiles favor SN1 reaction?   Polar protic solvents , such as CH3OH, CH3CH2-OH, H2O, etc., are suit...

  Why do nucleophiles always attack from backside in SN2 reactions?   The SN2 reaction occurs in one step through the backside attack ....

    What is carbon disulfide?   Carbon disulfide is also known as carbon bisulfide , is a neurotoxic colorless volatile liquid with che...

    What is carbon black?   Carbon black material is also known as acetylene black , channel black, furnace black, lamp black, and ther...

What is sodium hydrogen carbonate? Sodium hydrogen carbonate is also name as sodium bicarbonate , is a chemical compound with molecular f...

  What is catenation property of carbon?   Catenation property is found in organic as well as in inorganic compounds. The catenation ...

  What is chiral center or stereogenic center? Optical isomerism: The isomerism in which two or more compounds have same physical and ch...

  What is ammonia water in inorganic chemistry?   Ammonia water means aqueoussolution of ammonia . Ammonia water is also known as amm...