Organic Chemistry II (for Chemists)

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Mechanisms and synthetic applications of the reactions of alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, and conjugated systems such as 1, 3-dienes and enones. The concept of aromaticity and its effect on chemical behaviour. Laboratory: Emphasis on organic synthesis and the methods of qualitative organic analysis. Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 201 or 211; and 203 or 213; and 351 and admission to the Chemistry major. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemistry 355 and either 353 or 357 will not be allowed.