Organic Chemistry

Study of carbon-containing compounds and their reactions.

Structure and Bonding in Organic MoleculesFunctional Groups and Organic NomenclatureTypes of Organic Reactions
Stereochemistry: 3D Shapes of MoleculesSpectroscopy and Organic AnalysisOrganic Chemistry in Biological Systems
Pharmaceuticals and Drug DesignPlastics and Polymers in Everyday LifeFood Chemistry and Nutrition
Mastering Organic StructuresApproaching Reaction Mechanisms
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Study Strategies

Mastering Organic Structures

Visualize and Practice

Get comfortable drawing and interpreting different representations of organic molecules. Practice converting between line-angle, condensed, and structural formulas. Use model kits or online tools to understand 3D shapes and isomerism.

Tips

  • Make flashcards for functional groups and hybridization types.
  • Sketch molecules by hand to improve retention.

Examples

  • Draw and compare the structures of ethanol and dimethyl ether.

  • Use colored sticks in a model kit to build butane and isobutane.

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Approaching Reaction Mechanisms