CHEM 112: General Chemistry II

Short introduction to organic chemistry; what is meant by the structure of an organic molecule; Functional groups;Test for purity of organic molecules; Brief description of purification processes; Qualitative analysis; Quantitative analysis; Empirical formula; Molecular formula;Mention of the use of spectroscopic methods in determining structure; Alkanes and Cycloalkanes: Sources of hydrocarbons; fractional distillation of petroleum and uses of the different products; cracking, reforming; octane number; additives; Reactions of alkanes.Alkenes: Isomerism in alkenes; Preparation of alkenes; Reactions of alkenes; commercial uses of some polymers; alkynes: Lab preparation; Chemical reactions; Optical Isomerism; importance of stereoisomers in natural products, drugs etc.