CHEM1405 - Resources for Week 7
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
understand the basis of drawing organic structures
convert between a condensed molecular formula and a skeletal or line structure
determine the formula of a molecule from its skeletal representation
identify the functional groups in a molecule
appreciate the link between solubility and the nature of the functional group
Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Benzene
understand the difference between constitutional isomers and stereoisomers
recognize constitutional, conformational and diastereoisomers
identify whether an isomer is Z or E
predict the major products obtained from the reaction of alkenes with electrophiles (using Markovnikov's rule)
explain the special stability of benzene and why it does not react like an alkene
Textbook and eBook References
Introduction to Organic Chemistry -
Chapter 16
Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Benzene -
Sections 16.2 - 16.8
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Benzene
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Contributed Links and Resources
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Introduction to Organic Chemistry -
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