Organic Chemistry Iii

1. Classify and name alcohols, ethers, and epoxides.
2. Describe methods for preparing alcohols, ethers, and epoxides.
3. Explain the reactions of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides.
4. Name and draw structures of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
5. Describe methods for preparing carboxylic acids.
6. Explain the reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.

13 weeks, about 46 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Alcohols and Their Reactions

   • Unit 1: Classes, Structures and Naming Of Alcohols · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to alcohols, focusing on their structure and properties.. Practice naming alcohols using both common and IUPAC nomenclature.. Solve problems classifying alcohols into primary, secondary, and tertiary types..

2. Week 2Module 1: Alcohols and Their Reactions

   • Unit 2: Preparation of Alcohols · 3 hours

     Study the different methods of preparing alcohols, including hydrolysis and hydration.. Write out reaction equations for each preparation method, noting the conditions.. Discuss the production of alcohol from fermentation..

3. Week 3Module 1: Alcohols and Their Reactions

   • Unit 3: Reactions of Alcohols · 4 hours

     Understand the acidity of alcohols compared to water.. Explain the amphoteric nature of alcohols.. Discuss the various reactions of alcohols, stating the necessary conditions of reaction..

4. Week 4Module 2: Ethers and Epoxides

   • Unit 1: Structures and Nomenclature of Ethers and Epoxides · 3 hours

     Write the general formula of ethers and epoxides.. Draw the structures of ethers and epoxides.. Distinguish between symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers.. Write the names of ethers using the IUPAC nomenclature.. State and draw the various isomers of ethers..

5. Week 5Module 2: Ethers and Epoxides

   • Unit 2: Ethers: Preparation and Properties · 4 hours

     Discuss the various methods of preparing ethers in the laboratory and industrially.. Explain the various reactions of ethers.. Practice writing out the reactions of ethers..

6. Week 6Module 2: Ethers and Epoxides

   • Unit 3: Epoxides- Preparation and Reactions · 3 hours

     Discuss the preparation of epoxides using different methods.. Discuss the physical properties of epoxides.. Discuss the chemical properties of epoxides..

7. Week 7Module 3: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

   • Unit 1: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives -Naming and Physical properties · 3 hours

     Define carboxylic acids.. Give examples of carboxylic acids.. Name and draw the structures of simple carboxylic acid.. Name and draw structures of carboxylic acid derivatives.. Explain the properties of carboxylic acids..

8. Week 8Module 3: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

   • Unit 2: Preparation of Carboxylic Acids · 4 hours

     Prepare carboxylic acids from aldehydes and ketones using oxidation reaction.. Explain preparation of carboxylic acids from hydrolysis of nitriles.. Explain preparation of carboxylic acids from the hydrolysis.

9. Week 9Module 3: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

   • Unit 4: Reactions of Carboxylic Acids · 4 hours

     Explain the acidic properties of carboxylic acids.. Discuss the reactions of carboxylic acid has an acid.. Explain the following reactions of carboxylic acids: Esterification, Halogenations.. Explain how esters are converted into: Acyl chloride, Amide, Acid anhydrides.. Explain the reduction of carboxylic acids..

10. Week 10Module 3: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

    • Unit 5: Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids · 4 hours

      Identify the structures of the various derivatives of carboxylic acids.. Compare the properties and reactions of the various derivatives of carboxylic acids.. Explain the reaction of acyl chloride, acid anhydrides, amides and esters.

11. Week 11Module 4 :Aldehydes and Ketones

    • Unit 1: Naming Aldehydes and Ketones, Physical Properties · 3 hours

      Draw the structure of a simple aldehyde and ketone.. Give the names of aldehydes and ketones from the structures.. State the physical properties of aldehydes and ketones.. Compare the physical properties of the carbonyl compounds.

12. Week 12Module 4 :Aldehydes and Ketones

    • Unit: 2 Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones · 4 hours

      Prepare aldehydes and ketones from the dehydration of alcohols.. Prepare aldehydes and ketones from oxidation of alcohols.. Prepare aldehydes and ketones from the oxidation cleavage of alkene.. Prepare aldehydes and ketones from decarbonylation of calcium salts.. Prepare aldehydes and ketones from the reduction of acyl chloride.. Prepare aldehydes and ketones from Friedel Craft acylation reaction.

13. Week 13Module 4 :Aldehydes and Ketones

    • Unit 3: Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones · 4 hours

      Explain the acidic properties of carboxylic acids.. Discuss the reactions of carboxylic acid has an acid.. Explain the following reactions of carboxylic acids: Esterification, Halogenations.. Explain how esters are converted into: Acyl chloride, Amide, Acid anhydrides.. Explain the reduction of carboxylic acids.