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CHEM232

Organic Chemistry 2

Course Title

Organic Chemistry 2

Credits

4

Subject code

CHEM

Course Number

232

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Description

The structure-property-reactivity-mechanism-synthesis approach from CHEM 231 continues with application to, and/or emphasis on, unsaturated compounds-alkynes, dienes and aromatic compounds. Also, carbonyl compounds, including carboxylic acids and derivatives, along with amines, phenols and complex compounds with multiple functionality. Introduction to natural and synthetic polymers; biomolecules, including fats, oils, amino acids and carbohydrates, along with the basic reactions of metabolism. Thorough integration of structural relationships to spectral properties using UV, IR, C-13 and H-1 NMR, and mass spectral instrumentation and derived data. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 231 with a grade of C- or higher.

General Education Labels

G2, Lab (L)
Prerequisite
Earn a minimum grade of C- in the following:
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Chemistry majors must earn a C or better.
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