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The Kolbe Reaction

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https://joechem.io/videos/163 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/163 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we'll master the Kolbe Rxn. The Kolbe Rxn is when a phenoxide ion (deprotonated phenol) attacks carbon dioxide. We'll walk through the mechanism (which is short and sweet) and be pros at this reaction in no time.

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12. The Kolbe Reaction

1. Review of the Benzylic Position--SN1, SN2, Acid Base, and Radical Addition

2. Oxidation at the Benzylic Position--KMnO4 and MnO2

3. Reduction/Ether Cleavage via Hydrogenation

4. Introduction to Phenols, Characteristics and Naming

5. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution (NAS)

6. Nucleophilic Aromatic Ipso Substitution Examples Galore

7. NAS with Haloarenes, Various Pathways

8. Making Phenols Using Diazotization & Arenediazonium Ions

9. Chemistry of Phenols--They\'re Alcohols Too!

10. EAS Reactions with Phenol

11. The Hydroxymethylation of Phenol

13. Claisen Rearrangements Explained

14. Cope and Oxy-Cope Rearrangements Explained

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