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How to Use and Understand 'Curly Arrows' in Reaction Mechanisms

Chemistry Made Simple

English - November 21, 2023 00:15 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
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What are curly arrows showingWhy we use a curved arrowMaking a new bondBreaking a bondA special case with two arrows

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