Organic Chemistry Ii
- Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 232 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CHM203, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CHM203 · UNIT 2: FACTORS AFFECTING AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONS
Such a distribution of charge leads to mutual attraction between the molecules. These induced dipole – induced dipole interaction are also known as London forces (illustrated with … in Figure 1.2).
What you should be able to do
- Explain the relationship between molecular structure and physical properties
- Predict the reactivity of organic compounds based on electronic effects
- Differentiate between chiral and achiral molecules
- Draw and name structural and stereoisomers
- Describe the mechanisms of key organic reactions
What it prepares you for
- Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Material Scientist
- Chemical Engineer
- Lab Technician
- Pharmaceuticals
- Petrochemicals
- Materials Science
- Agriculture
- Cosmetics
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 3: Stereochemistry
Advanced understanding of stereoisomers, enantiomers, and diastereomers requires strong visualization skills and spatial reasoning.
- Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 4: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions
Understanding the subtle interplay between steric hindrance, electronic effects, and leaving group ability requires careful analysis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 1: Factors Affecting Structure and Physical Properties of Organic Compounds · 4 hours
Review intermolecular forces and their impact on melting and boiling points.. Solve problems related to predicting solubility based on molecular polarity..
- Week 2Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Availability of Electrons · 4 hours
Study inductive, resonance, and hyperconjugation effects.. Identify electron-rich and electron-deficient sites in organic molecules..
- Week 3Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 3: Stereochemistry · 4 hours
Differentiate between chiral and achiral molecules.. Practice drawing enantiomers and assigning R/S configurations..
- Week 4Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 1: Functional Group Chemistry of Main Class Organic Compounds · 4 hours
Identify and classify different functional groups.. Study the relationship between functional groups and reactivity..
- Week 5Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 2: Alkanes, Free Radical Substitution Reactions in Alkanes and The Reactivity-Selectivity Principle · 4 hours
Understand the mechanism of free radical substitution reactions.. Apply the reactivity-selectivity principle to predict product distribution..
- Week 6Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 3: Various Organic Reactions · 4 hours
Study the mechanisms of substitution reactions.. Understand the factors affecting SN1 and SN2 reactions..
- Week 7Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 4: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions · 4 hours
Understand the mechanisms of elimination reactions.. Apply Zaitsev's rule to predict the major product in elimination reactions..
- Week 8Module 3: Aromatic Compounds
Unit 1: Benzene and other Aromatic Compounds · 4 hours
Understand the structure and properties of benzene and other aromatic compounds.. Apply Hückel's rule to determine aromaticity..
- Week 9Module 3: Aromatic Compounds
Unit 2: Reactions in Aromatic Compounds · 4 hours
Study the mechanism of electrophilic aromatic substitution.. Understand the directing effects of substituents on the benzene ring..
- Week 10Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 1: Factors Affecting Structure and Physical Properties of Organic Compounds (Review) · 3 hours
Review factors affecting physical properties of organic compounds.. Practice problems on melting point, boiling point, and solubility..
- Week 11Module 1: Electronic Concept and Stereochemistry
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Availability of Electrons (Review) · 3 hours
Review inductive, resonance, and hyperconjugation effects.. Practice problems on acidity and basicity..
- Week 12Module 2: Functional Groups and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Unit 1: Functional Group Chemistry of Main Class Organic Compounds (Review) · 3 hours
Review functional groups and their reactions.. Practice problems on electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions..
- Week 13Module 3: Aromatic Compounds
Unit 1: Benzene and other Aromatic Compounds (Review) · 3 hours
Review aromatic compounds and their reactions.. Practice problems on electrophilic aromatic substitution..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for all functional groups and their characteristic reactions.
- Practice drawing reaction mechanisms step-by-step, focusing on electron flow.
- Develop concept maps linking electronic effects (inductive, resonance) to reactivity.
- Work through all in-text questions (ITQs) and self-assessment questions (SAQs) thoroughly.
- Prioritize understanding reaction mechanisms over memorizing individual reactions.
- Focus on understanding the stability of carbocations and their role in SN1 and E1 reactions.
- Practice assigning R/S configurations to chiral centers and predicting stereochemical outcomes.
- Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit weekly to reinforce learning.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CHM203 about?
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.
How many units does CHM203 have?
CHM203, Organic Chemistry Ii, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 232 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CHM203?
CHM203 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Sciences.
Is CHM203 hard?
CHM203 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and problem solving work.
How long does CHM203 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CHM203 assessed?
CHM203 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CHM203?
Chemist, Pharmacist, Material Scientist, Chemical Engineer and Lab Technician.