Structure, Mechanism, and Reactions

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This course is an introduction to the fundamental chemistry of carbon-containing compounds for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Fundamental ideas in chemical properties, covalent bonding, three-dimensional structure, stereochemistry, and acid/base properties of organic molecules are covered in-depth. The intent is to develop essential skills and foster creativity in the writing of reaction mechanisms and functional group transformations involving the major classes of organic compounds from the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ether families. Prerequisites: C or better in CHEM 152 and CHEM 152L or approval of Department Chair. Students must register concurrently for CHEM 228L.