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Freshman Organic Chemistry II
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
This course is a continuation of Freshman Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 125a), the introductory course on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry for students with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics. The semester covers simple and complex reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy (including IR and NMR), organic synthesis, and selected molecules of nature. It emphasizes mechanistic reasoning, structure–reactivity relationships, and modern analytical techniques.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
General chemistry
Freshman Organic Chemistry I
Basic physics
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Organic reaction mechanisms
Spectroscopy (IR and NMR)
Organic synthesis
Structure–reactivity relationships
Aromaticity and conjugation
Polymer chemistry
Carbonyl chemistry
Green chemistry principles