Mnemonics

Question 1

Vicinal diols versus the Geminal diols

Answer 1

Vicinal diols are in the vicinity of each other, on adjacent carbons. Geminal diols. Like the Gemini twins are paired in the same carbon

Question 2

ANhydrides

Answer 2

Because hydro- is a prefix meaning water, and an- is a prefix meaning not or without, we can remember that anhydrides have had water molecules removed during formation.

Question 3

Eclipsed

Answer 3

methyl groups that are completely in line with each other

Question 4

(E) and (Z)

Answer 4

Z = “z”ame side

E = “e”pposide side

Question 5

niTRiles

Answer 5

have a triple bond between nitrogen and carbon