An ability to differentiate between physical properties of the different aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols. Be familiar with the symbols of various functional groups in Organic Chemistry Ability to identify the most reactive center in a molecule A clear understanding of the acidity, basicity and nucleophilicity An understanding of stereochemistry, which includes R and S specifications, rules. An understanding of the conformational analysis An understanding of the unsaturated hydrocarbons and their reactivity. A clear understanding of the SN1, SN2 and Elimination reactions, and ability to explain arious factors that affect these reactions Ability to write reaction mechanisms using curved arrows to show the bond formation and bond breaking processes. The University's policy on Excessive Absences will be followed.
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