Organic Chemistry I

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Two-semester sequence presenting theory, nomenclature, preparation,fundamental reactions and reaction mechanisms of both aliphatic and aromaticcompounds, including behavior of the major functional groups. Both chemicaland instrumental methods of organic analysis, including separation and structureelucidation techniques, are developed. Basic laboratory techniques are taughtand representative compounds are prepared. Some products prepared in thelaboratory are characterized utilizing chromatographic and instrumentaltechniques. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE Natural Sciences. (3 hrs. lecture, 1 hr.recitation, 4 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: CHE134 or permission of theChair/Academic Dean.