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Introduction Chloroacetic acid was first prepared by French chemist Felix LeBlanc in 1843. He made it possible in the presence of sunlight, simply by chlorinating Acetic acid. In the year 1857, A German Chemist named Reinhold Hoffmann prepared Chloroacetic acid in the presence of Chlorine and sunlight by refluxing glacial Acetic acid. In the same year, French chemist Charles Adolphe Wurtz made the Chloroacetic acid by hydrolysis of Chloroacetyl Chloride. What is Chloroacetic acid? Chloroacetic acid is a chemical name, which can be defined as an organochlorine compound. It can be represented as the $\mathrm{C_{2}H_{3}O_{2}Cl}$. It is also referred to ... Read More
Introduction Chlorine Trifluoride (ClF3) is highly combustible and explosive. During the time of World War II, the Nazis took an interest in ClF3 to make powerful bombs. However, the production was reduced once they came to know about its volatile and reactive nature. That is the main reason, after the war, it was never used in combat. ClF3 is banned under the Chemical Weapons Convention because of its destructive nature and even its production has a limit up to 30 tons. What is Chlorine Trifluoride? In the 1930s, two scientists Otto Ruff and H. Krug, came up with a liquid ... Read More
Introduction Chlorine gas is a green yellowish gas having the chemical structure Cl2. Cl–Cl is famously known as the element form of chlorine. It consists of a structure that consists of two chlorine atoms connected by a covalent connection. It is seen that both atoms have sp3 orientation. The meaning of this structure refers to that it has a tetrahedral structure.It has a specific chemical structure and formula which will be described below. What is Chlorine gas? Chlorine is a stifling greenish-yellow gas with a foul odor. It can be liquefied around 35°C and is water soluble to a degree. ... Read More
Introduction Chlorine can be called a chemical element containing the atomic number 17. It belongs to group 17 in the periodic table. It is presented through the symbol Cl2 and it has the electronic configuration $\mathrm{1s^{2}\:2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{5}\:(or\:[Ne]^{10}3s^{2}3p^{5})}$. This element has various uses in the industries and in different household works. It can be converted into liquid form by pressurizing it. What is Chlorine? The chemical element Cl2 is the second lightest member of the halogen elements. It belongs to Group 17 (Group VIIa) of the periodic table. It is a corrosive, toxic, greenish-yellow gas. It is irritating to the ... Read More
Introduction Claisen rearrangement denotes the essential chemical reaction which is organic by nature. One of the most important roles of this reaction includes the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. This reaction derived its name from its discovery by Rainer Ludwig Claisen, a German chemist, in 1912. This particular reaction belongs to the sigmatropic rearrangement. Here the mechanism of the reaction is being concerted. There is an interesting fact in this reaction. This particular reaction is the first recorded instance of a sigmatropic rearrangement reaction. What is Claisen Rearrangement? It describes one of the essential reactions in the field of organic chemistry". ... Read More
Introduction Claisen condensation mechanism was named after Rainer Ludwig Claisen, the German chemist after its discovery. This reaction is started with discharge of alpha proton, and happens by the action of the strong base and finally results in the formation of an enolate ion. This particular action needs a minimum of one reagent and it should possess an alpha proton $\mathrm{(\alpha\:-\:H)}$ with it. It generally forms the anion upon deprotonation. What is Claisen Condensation? This is one of the essential reactions in the fields of chemistry in which the special carbon- carbon bond formation is done in the presence of ... Read More
Introduction Cis-trans isomerism occurs due to restriction of rotation of central atom-to-atom bond. In relation to trans-isomer, it is important that these types of isomers are found to be present on the very opposite side of the double bond. Both an organic and inorganic compounds are attached and these are possesses an important role. In finding the examples of trans- isomers, the name of the molecules, with trans in the front can be important. What is Cis Trans Isomerism? Another term for Cis Trans Isomerism is geometrical isomerism. In relation to configurational isomerism as well, alkenes groups of components are ... Read More
Introduction Chromium is a hard metal with the appearance of a silver-grey colour. The Chromium electronic configuration is generally provided as $\mathrm{Ar\:3d^{5}\:4s^{1}}$. The Chromium electronic configuration is mainly explained with the help of a half-filled d orbital which is mainly responsible to offer stability. Cr oxidation state is trivalent that is very essential for human beings. The nutrient can be found in variable traces of human insulin, lipid metabolism, fatty acids as well as blood sugar. What is Chromium? Chromium refers to a lustrous which has a higher melting point. Ferrochromium alloy is generally produced commercially with the help of ... Read More
Introduction Laws of chemistry have been determined by several scientists with their respective experimentations. Over the years, many laws are introduced, revised, and amended in order to understand, the natural laws occurring around us, and that are associated with the field of chemistry. However, certain laws determined and considered to be the most fundamental in chemistry such as, Law of Conservation of Mass. The other laws, namely, the law of conservation of energy, Charle’s law, and many more, follow this law. What are ideal and real gasses? Ideal gasses are defined as the perfect glasses, that support establishing the relationship ... Read More
Introduction Chemical preservation ensures that the food will be fresh and edible longer. Food preservation can be a challenging task, especially under different environmental circumstances. Chemical components commonly preserve foods by slowing decomposition and preventing microbial growth in stored foods. Chemical preservation involves using different chemical components capable of physically maintaining the stored foods under different climatic circumstances. Figure1 − Structure of Benzoic acid, a commonly used food preservative What is food preservation with chemicals? Food preservation with the help of different chemical compounds is a process widely accepted by the food industry. It restricts the spoilage of organisms ... Read More