Chapter 1 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Structure, Bonding, Naming, and Functional Groups
- How to Actually Survive Organic Chemistry: 5 Habits to Develop Right Away
- Structure and Bonding
- Lewis Structures and Formal Charge
- VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry
- Resonance and Delocalized Electrons
- Drawing Organic Structures (Structural Formulas)
- Acid–Base Chemistry in Organic Molecules
- IUPAC Naming Masterclass
- Common Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry
- Isomerism and Stereochemistry
- Chapter 1 Summary & Key Takeaways
- Chapter 1 Practice Problems
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
- Reactions of alkanes, including combustion and halogenation
- Alkane Nomenclature and Properties
- Isomerism of Alkanes: Chain vs. Positional Isomers
- Physical Properties of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
- Conformational Analysis and Stability
- Conformational Isomers of Acyclic Alkanes (Newman Projections)
- Cycloalkane Conformations (Chair, Boat, Ring Flip)
- Chapter 2 Summary & Reaction Maps
- Chapter 2 Practice Problems
Chapter 3 - Alkenes and Alkyl Halides (SN1, SN2, E1, E2)
- Alkene Structure and Nomenclature
- E/Z and Cis/Trans Alkene Nomenclature
- Common Alkene Reactions: Electrophilic Additions
- SN1, SN2, E1, E2: Mechanism Guide
- Using Alkene Reactions in Synthesis
- Acid/Base Fundamentals
- Conjugate Acids and Bases
- Curved Arrow Conventions in Mechanisms
- Energy Diagrams and Reaction Coordinates
- pKₐ Values and Acidity Trends
- Resonance Stabilization of Conjugate Bases
- Chapter 3 Summary & Mechanism Review
- Chapter 3 Practice Problems
Chapter 4 - Introduction to Alkynes
Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry and Chirality
- Chirality and Enantiomers
- Assigning R and S Configuration
- Diastereomers and Meso Compounds
- Fischer Projections and 3D Representation
- Enantiomers and diastereomers
- Optical activity and specific rotation
- Resolution of Racemic Mixtures
- Practice with Stereochemical Relationships
- Chapter 5 Summary & Cheat Sheet
- Chapter 5 Practice Problems
Chapter 6 - Alcohols and Ethers (and Epoxides)
Chapter 7 - Amines and Amides
Chapter 8 - Carbonyl Compounds
Chapter 9 - Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Chapter 10 - Spectroscopy
Chapter 11 - Aromaticity and Aromatic Compounds
- Introduction to Aromatic and anti-Aromatic Compounds
- Reactivity and Reactions of Aromatic Compounds: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
- Reactivity and Reactions of Aromatic Compounds: Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution
- How do I know if a molecule is Aromatic, Antiaromatic, or Not Aromatic?
- EWG vs EDG: Examples of Electron Withdrawing and Donating Groups