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CHM203Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Organic Chemistry Ii

This course delves into the physical and chemical properties of key organic compounds, building a strong foundation in organic chemistry. It explores electronic concepts, stereochemistry, and the relationship between molecular structure and reactivity. Students will learn about aromatic hydrocarbons, functional groups, and various organic reactions, including substitution, elimination, and addition. The course aims to equip learners with a solid understanding of organic compounds of industrial importance.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Organic ChemistryStereochemistryAromatic CompoundsFunctional GroupsReaction Mechanisms

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Electronic Concepts

2

Stereochemistry

3

Functional Groups

4

Reaction Mechanisms

5

Aromaticity

6

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry

4h

Unit 1: Factors Affecting Structure and Physical Properties of Organic Compounds

4 study hours
  • •Review intermolecular forces and their impact on melting and boiling points.
  • •Solve problems related to predicting solubility based on molecular polarity.
Week
2

Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry

4h

Unit 2: Factors Affecting Availability of Electrons

4 study hours
  • •Study inductive, resonance, and hyperconjugation effects.
  • •Identify electron-rich and electron-deficient sites in organic molecules.
Week
3

Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry

4h

Unit 3: Stereochemistry

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate between chiral and achiral molecules.
  • •Practice drawing enantiomers and assigning R/S configurations.
Week
4

Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

4h

Unit 1: Functional Group Chemistry of Main Class Organic Compounds

4 study hours
  • •Identify and classify different functional groups.
  • •Study the relationship between functional groups and reactivity.
Week
5

Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

4h

Unit 2: Alkanes, Free Radical Substitution Reactions in Alkanes and The Reactivity-Selectivity Principle

4 study hours
  • •Understand the mechanism of free radical substitution reactions.
  • •Apply the reactivity-selectivity principle to predict product distribution.
Week
6

Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

4h

Unit 3: Various Organic Reactions

4 study hours
  • •Study the mechanisms of substitution reactions.
  • •Understand the factors affecting SN1 and SN2 reactions.
Week
7

Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

4h

Unit 4: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions

4 study hours
  • •Understand the mechanisms of elimination reactions.
  • •Apply Zaitsev's rule to predict the major product in elimination reactions.
Week
8

Module 3: Aromatic Compounds

4h

Unit 1: Benzene and other Aromatic Compounds

4 study hours
  • •Understand the structure and properties of benzene and other aromatic compounds.
  • •Apply Hückel's rule to determine aromaticity.
Week
9

Module 3: Aromatic Compounds

4h

Unit 2: Reactions in Aromatic Compounds

4 study hours
  • •Study the mechanism of electrophilic aromatic substitution.
  • •Understand the directing effects of substituents on the benzene ring.
Week
10

Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry

3h

Unit 1: Factors Affecting Structure and Physical Properties of Organic Compounds (Review)

3 study hours
  • •Review factors affecting physical properties of organic compounds.
  • •Practice problems on melting point, boiling point, and solubility.
Week
11

Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry

3h

Unit 2: Factors Affecting Availability of Electrons (Review)

3 study hours
  • •Review inductive, resonance, and hyperconjugation effects.
  • •Practice problems on acidity and basicity.
Week
12

Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

3h

Unit 1: Functional Group Chemistry of Main Class Organic Compounds (Review)

3 study hours
  • •Review functional groups and their reactions.
  • •Practice problems on electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions.
Week
13

Module 3: Aromatic Compounds

3h

Unit 1: Benzene and other Aromatic Compounds (Review)

3 study hours
  • •Review aromatic compounds and their reactions.
  • •Practice problems on electrophilic aromatic substitution.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for all functional groups and their characteristic reactions.

2

Practice drawing reaction mechanisms step-by-step, focusing on electron flow.

3

Develop concept maps linking electronic effects (inductive, resonance) to reactivity.

4

Work through all in-text questions (ITQs) and self-assessment questions (SAQs) thoroughly.

5

Prioritize understanding reaction mechanisms over memorizing individual reactions.

6

Focus on understanding the stability of carbocations and their role in SN1 and E1 reactions.

7

Practice assigning R/S configurations to chiral centers and predicting stereochemical outcomes.

8

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit weekly to reinforce learning.

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