Organic Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Molecular Representations and Bonding in Organic Molecules
17 Topics | 4 Quizzes
Valence Bond Theory and Lewis Structures
Intro to Bonding
Constitutional Isomers
Molecular Representations
Constitutional (Structural) Isomers Workbook
Constitutional (Structural) Isomers Workbook [Answers]
Drawing Bond-Line (Skeletal) Structures
Bond-Line Structures Workbook
Bond-Line Structures Workbook [Answers]
Formal Charges
Formal Charges Practice Questions
Hybridization and VSEPR Theory
Hybridization Practice Questions
VSEPR Theory and 3D Shapes Practice Questions
Sigma and Pi Bonds in Organic Molecules
Drawing Pi Orbitals in 3D
Resonance
Major vs Minor Resonance Contributors
Resonance Workbook
Resonance Workbook [Answers]
Intermolecular Forces in Organic Chemistry
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
8 Topics
Nomenclature of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Naming Complex Substituents
Bicyclic Compounds
Bicyclic Compounds [Answers]
Nomenclature of Alkenes and Cycloalkenes
Nomenclature of Alkynes
Nomenclature of Alcohols
Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry
2 Topics
Functional Groups Workbook
Functional Groups Workbook [Answers]
Conformations and Stereochemistry
16 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Dashes and Wedges
Fischer Projections
Newman Projections
How to Draw Chair Conformations
Conformational Analysis
Newman Projections Practice Questions
Newman Projections [Answers]
Chair Conformations Practice Questions
Chair Conformations [Answers]
How to Identify Chiral Atoms, Chiral Molecules, and Meso Compounds
Chirality [Answers]
Meso Compounds
Meso Compounds
CIP Rules and R/S Stereodescriptors
R/S Stereodescriptors
Enantiomers and Diastereomers
Stereochemical Relationships
How to Find Stereoisomers
Stereospecific vs Stereoselective Reactions
Reactivity: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Types of Reactions
6 Topics
Carbocations: Stability and Rearrangements
How to Use Curved Arrows
What is the Difference Between a Transition State and an Intermediate?
Electrophiles and Nucleophiles
Markovnikov’s Rule
HOMO-LUMO Interactions
Acid-Base Chemistry
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Bronsted-Lowry Acid-Base Equilibrium
How to Estimate the pKa Values Using the pKa Table
Ranking Acids According to Their Strength without the pKa Table
Ranking Acids According to Their Strength
Typical Acid-Base Exam and Homework Questions
Drawing Curved Arrows in Acid-Base Reactions Workbook
Curved Arrow in ABC Workbook [Answers]
How to Find the Most Acidic Proton in a Molecule
Lewis Acids and Bases
Substitution and Elimination Reactions
7 Topics | 2 Quizzes
SN2 Reactions
SN2 Reactions
SN1 Reactions
SN1 Reactions with Carbocation Rearrangements
E1 Reactions
E2 Reactions
SN1, SN2, E1, E2 Predictive Model: How to Decide Which Mechanism We Have
Axial Leaving Group Reactivity
Intro to Substitution and Elimination Reactions
Alkenes
13 Topics
Hydrohalogenation of Alkenes
Hydration of Alkenes
Stereochemistry of Hydration and Hydrohalogenation
Halogenation of Alkenes
Oxyhalogenation of Alkenes
Oxymercuration-Reduction of Alkenes
Hydroboration-Oxidation of Alkenes
Hydrogenation (Reduction) of Alkenes
The Simmon-Smith Reaction and Cyclopropanation of Alkenes
Epoxidation of Alkenes
Ozonolysis of Alkenes
Cyclopropanation of Alkenes and the Simmons-Smith Reaction
How to Convert a Trans Alkene into a Cis Alkene?
Alkynes
7 Topics
Hydrohalogenation of Alkynes
Reduction of Alkynes
Reactions of Alkynide Ions
Hydration of Alkynes
Hydroboration-Oxidation of Alkynes
Halogenation of Alkynes
Ozonolysis of Alkynes
Conjugated Systems and Pericyclic Reactions
4 Topics | 2 Quizzes
Molecular Orbital Description of the π-Bond
Examples of MO’s in Typical Conjugated Systems
Hydrohalogenation of Dienes
The Diels-Alder Reaction
Finding Conjugated Systems
Counting Electrons in a Conjugated System
Aromatic Compounds and Aromaticity
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
What is Aromatic?
Aromatic or Not?
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (Halogenation, Nitration, Sulfonation)
Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation Reaction
Directing Effects in Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Reactions
Multiple Directing Effects and Introduction to Multistep Synthesis
Alcohols
9 Topics
Oxidation of Alcohols: Overview
Jones Oxidation
Oxidation of Alcohols with PCC
Swern Oxidation
Dehydration of Alcohols
Pinacol Rearrangement
Pinacol Rearrangement Practice Questions
Conversions of Alcohols into Alkyl Halides
Alcohol Protecting Groups
Ethers and Epoxides
4 Topics
Williamson Ether Synthesis
Cleavage of Ethers with Acids
Synthesis of Epoxides
Epoxide Opening
Aldehydes and Ketones
9 Topics
Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones
Cyanohydrins
Formation of Hydrates from Aldehydes and Ketones
Acetals Formation and Hydrolysis
Acetal Mechanism Challenge
Formation of Imines and Enamines
The Wittig Reaction
Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation
Benzoin Condensation
Carboxylic Acids and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
6 Topics
Synthesis of Carboxylic Acids
Protonating A Carboxylic Acid: Which Atom To Choose?
Fischer Esterification
Synthesis and Reactions of Acid Chlorides
Overview of Acyl Substitution Reactions
Hydrolysis of Nitriles
Enols and Enolates
4 Topics
Acidity of Carbonyls
Enolization of Carbonyls
Keto-Enol Tautomerism
Halogenation of Ketones and Haloform Reaction
Amines
2 Topics
Basicity of Amines
Staudinger Reaction
Organometallic Compounds
3 Topics
Grignard Reagent and Grignard Reaction
Grignard Reaction of Nitriles
Synthesis of Alcohols Using the Grignard Reaction
Radical Reactions
2 Topics
Radical Halogenation of Alkanes
Radical Hydrohalogenation of Alkenes (Anti-Markovnikov Addition of HBr to Alkenes)
Mechanism Challenges and Practice Questions
2 Topics
Mechanism Challenge #1 Epoxide Formation
Mechanism Challenge #2 Moving Ester
Carbohydrates
2 Topics
Nomenclature of Carbohydrates (the Fundamentals)
Converting Between Fischer, Haworth, and Chair Forms of Carbohydrates
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Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

In this lesson we are going to go over the basic and more complicated cases of the nomenclature of organic compounds. Check out the topics below for each different class of organic molecules.

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