Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds and their reactions. Learn functional groups, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis strategies.
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- ✓Master functional groups first - they determine reactivity
- ✓Learn arrow-pushing mechanisms to understand why reactions occur
- ✓Build molecular models to visualize 3D structures and stereochemistry
- ✓Practice naming compounds using IUPAC rules systematically
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common errors include confusing SN1/SN2 and E1/E2 reaction conditions, misidentifying stereochemistry (R vs S, E vs Z), drawing incorrect resonance structures with moved atoms, and forgetting to consider steric effects in reactions.
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Common questions about organic chemistry
SN1 reactions are two-step processes favored by tertiary substrates, polar protic solvents, and weak nucleophiles. SN2 reactions are one-step concerted processes favored by primary substrates, polar aprotic solvents, and strong nucleophiles. SN2 shows inversion of configuration.
Assign priorities 1-4 to groups based on atomic number. Orient the molecule with priority 4 pointing away. If priorities 1-2-3 go clockwise, it's R (rectus). If counterclockwise, it's S (sinister).
Good leaving groups are weak bases that can stabilize negative charge. Common good leaving groups include halides (I- > Br- > Cl-), tosylate, mesylate, and water (after protonation). Poor leaving groups include OH-, NH2-, and H-.
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