| Category | 251 Topics | 252 Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Structure: | Covalent Bonding (s,p) | Spectroscopy |
| Configuration & Conformation | Mass, NMR, IR, UV-Visible | |
| Nomenclature | ||
| Isomerism (constitutional & stereo) | ||
| Chirality (enantiomorphism) | ||
| Aromaticity | ||
| Conjugation & Molecular Orbitals | ||
| Reactivity: | Acid - Base Reactions | Physiological Properties |
| Substitution, Elimination, Addition | Toxicity | |
| Mechanisms (arrows, energy diag.) | ||
| Heats of Reaction (combust. hydrog.) | ||
| Kinetic vs. Thermodynamic Control | ||
| Aromatic Substitution | ||
| Functional Groups: | Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes | Amines |
| Alkyl Halides | Aldehydes and Ketones | |
| Alcohols and Thiols | Carboxylic Acids & Derivative | |
| Ethers and Epoxides | ||
| Benzene and Arenes | ||
| Natural Products | ||
| Carbohydrates & Lipids | ||
| Amino Acids & Proteins | ||
| Nucleic Acids |
Remember: Organic Chemistry is a cumulative subject. To achieve mastery of the subject you must have a sound foundation of fundamental principles and facts.
Professor Reusch and Dr. Parrill
The Department of Chemistry
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Please contact Dr. Parrill at parrill@argus.cem.msu.edu with problems and comments.