Welcome to Organic Chemistry!
Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds. This topic is foundational to all careers involving the medical field, pharmaceuticals, research science, cosmetics, consumer products, and really anything that involves interacting with people.
Unit 1 - Alkane/Alkene/Alkyne
Unit 2 - Cyclic Structures
Unit 3 - Chirality/Projections
Unit 4 - Spectroscopy
Unit 5 - Halides/Amines/Amides
Unit 6 - Substitution Reactions
Unit 7 - Elimination Reactions
Unit 8 - Addition Reactions
Unit 9 - Alcohols/Aldehydes/Acids
Unit 10 - Ketones/Ethers/Esters
Dot grid journal
Color pencils
Color pens
Flash cards
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