Resonance is a Big Bully!
If you've taken Organic Chemistry then you know that 86% of your professor's questions can be answered with "RESONANCE!" Of course there are several factors you should consider, such as inductive effect and steric hindrance, but resonance really hogs the lime-light of Orgo. In light of this hilarious-yet-true aspect of the class, I wanted to share with you a quote from my professor today: "Resonance always beats the other stuff." When I heard this I covertly walked over to my professors desk to pick up a pencil and post-it, (my life-line this semester as I am very forgetful). I wanted to write down what he said because it spurred on a series of funny thoughts. Instantly, the idea of resonance literally beating something up made me think that aromatics "Ar" probably mean too! Not to mention, Benzene must be a true bully. Don't worry though, while pi bonds sound tough they're nothing to be scared of. So, if your professor is looking at you