Organic Reaction Mechanisms

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The course will explore a litany of named organic reactions with an emphasis on the reaction mechanisms and use that understanding of the reaction mechanisms to predict the reactivity of substrates in organic chemical reactions. Learning curved arrow mechanisms as an approach to develop an understanding of elementary transition state theory, free energy relationships, acid/base chemistry, electronic interactions, steric interactions, and orbital interactions will create a robust understanding of organic reactions. The goal of the course is to generate a knowledge base fundamental to predict organic chemical reactions and improve as an experimentalist.