Lauren Irwin

The University of Western Ontario
Teaching Assistant

Biography

Designed problem solving sessions and tutorials for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year organic chemistry classes. Ran hands-on laboratory sessions and gave the occasional lecture for these classes. Helped to create and mark mid-terms and exams.

Education

Phd Organic Chemistry
The University of Western Ontario
BS Chemistry
The University of Western Ontario

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
4 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Amino Acids, Peptides & Proteins - Essential Building Blocks
Discover the Properties of Alkyl Halides | Essential Guide
Discover the Power of Organic Compounds: Benefits and Uses

Lauren's Textbook Answer Videos

13:08
Organic Chemistry

A difficult problem in the synthesis of PGF$_2$$_\alpha$ is the introduction of the OH group at C15 in the desired configuration.
a. Label this stereogenic center as $R$ or $S$.
b. A well known synthesis of PGF$_2$$_\alpha$ involves reaction of $\textbf{A}$ with Zn(BH$_4)_2$, a metal hydride reagent similar in reactivity to NaBH$_4$, to form two isomeric products, $\textbf{B}$ and $\textbf{C}$. Draw their structures and indicate their stereochemical relationship.
c. Suggest a reagent to convert $\textbf{A}$ to the single stereoisomer $\textbf{X}$.

Chapter 30: Lipids
Lauren Irwin
02:04
Organic Chemistry

Draw three resonance forms for the cyclohexadienyl radical. (FIGURE CANNOT COPY)

Chapter 10: Organohalides
Lauren Irwin
05:01
Organic Chemistry

The major product of the reaction of methylenecyclohexane with $N$ -bromosuccinimide is 1-(bromomethyl)cyclohexene. Explain. (FIGURE CANNOT COPY)

Chapter 10: Organohalides
Lauren Irwin
15:59
Organic Chemistry

What products would you expect from reaction of the following alkenes with NBS? If more than one product is formed, show the structures of all. (FIGURE CANNOT COPY)

Chapter 10: Organohalides
Lauren Irwin
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