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olefin metathesis catalytic cross coupling reactions the human genome decoded |
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discovery of fullerenes Woodward Hoffmann rules stereoselective catalytic polymerization xenon hexafluoroplatinate prepared by N. Bartlett |
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applications of photochemistry structure of vitamin B12 conformational analysis DNA double helix described X-ray of DNA obtained by R. Franklin nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy the alpha-helix is described partition chromatography E. Fermi builds the first fission reactor |
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W. Carothers discovers nylon L. Hammett defines physical organic chemistry Pauling's Nature of the Chemical Bond catalytic cracking of petroleum Lewis and Bronsted acid-base theories organolithium compounds are made Bohr atomic orbital shell model H. Staudinger describes polymers A. Fleming discovers penicillin |
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G.N. Lewis defines a covalent bond Haber synthesis of ammonia Grignard reagents are made infrared spectroscopy begins |
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M. Gomberg observes a free radical Fischer's elucidation of hexoses Hoffman prepares aspirin |
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configuration of optical isomers Miescher discovers DNA Mendeleev's periodic table |
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Kekule structural formulas Perkin synthesizes mauve Pasteur resolves (±)-tartaric acid Goodyear vulcanizes rubber |
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Wohler synthesizes urea Faraday discovers benzene |
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Avogadro's law Dalton's atomic theory |
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General Principles
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Concerning Practice Problems
The practice problems provided as part of this text are chiefly
interactive, and should provide a useful assessment of the reader's
understanding at various stages in the development of the subject. Some
of these problems make use of a Molecular Editor drawing application created by Peter.Ertl. To practice using this editor Click Here.
Since problem solving is essential to achieving an effective mastery of
the subject, it is recommended that many more problems be worked. Most
organic chemistry textbooks contain a broad assortment of suitable
problems, and paperback collections of practice problems are also
available. In addition, a large collection of multiple choice problems
may be viewed Here.
The following button will activate a collection of problems concerning the reactivity of common functional groups.
The following web-sites provide nice collections of problems and answers:
Towson University-reaction quizzes and summaries
Ohio State University-electronic flashcards
University of Wisconsin-concept questions
UCLA-helpful advice
Notre Dame-spectroscopy problems
For a useful collection of study materials, including links to other sites, visit the Organic chemistry tool-kit. Prepared by Bob Hanson, St. Olaf College
Functional Group Reactions
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Alkyl Halides
Alcohols
Ethers
Thiols & Sulfides
Benzene & Derivatives
Amines
Phosphines
Aldehydes & Ketones
Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic Derivatives