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10 sections • 190 lectures • 23h 56m total length

Section 1: Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry (33 video lectures):

1. Chemical Bonds

2. Common Bonding Pattern

3. Lewis Structure

4. Lewis Structure-Sample problems

5. Resonance forms

6. Resonance Hybrid

7. Formal Charge

8. Exception to the Octet Rule

9. Resonance Contribution

10. Functional Groups

11. Molecular Geometry

12. Condensed Structure of Organic Molecules

13. Line-angle or Skeletal Structure of Organic Molecules

14. Skeletal Structures with Charged Carbons-Carbocations and Carbanions

15. Structural or Constitutional Isomers

16. Atomic and Hybrid Orbitals

17. Determining Hybridization

18. Sigma and pi Bonds in Double and Triple Bonds

19. Electronegativity and Polarity of Bonds and Molecules

20. Factors affecting Bond length and Bond energy

21. Intermolecular Interactions

22. Intermolecular Forces and Boiling and Melting Points

23. Solubility of Organic Molecules-Like dissolves Like

24. Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic parts

25. Acids and Bases

26. The extent of Reaction between Acids and Bases

27. Factors affecting Acidity

28. Lewis Acids-Lewis Bases

29. Electrophiles and Nucleophile

30. Energy Diagrams

31. Energy Diagrams of Two-Step Reactions

32. Rate Equations

33. Catalysts

Section 2: Alkanes (19 video lectures)

1. Introduction to Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

2. Naming Branched Alkanes

3. Naming Cycloalkanes

4. Classification of Carbon and Hydrogen Atoms

5. Constitutional or Structural Isomers

6. Cis-Trans Isomerism in cycloalkanes

7. Conformations of Alkanes

8. Neman Projection

9. Conformational Analysis of Ethane

10. Conformational Analysis of Propane

11. Newman projections of Butane

12. Conformational Analysis of Butane

13. Angle Strain and Torsional Strain in Cycloalkanes

14. Conformational Analysis of Cyclohexane

15. 1,3-Diaxila Interaction in Cyclohexane Derivatives

16. Conformational change of methyl cyclohexane-Newman projection

17. Conformations of disubstituted cyclohexane

18. Sample problems of Conformations of disubstituted cyclohexane

19. Polycyclic Compounds

Section 3: Stereochemistry (18 video lectures)

1. Stereoisomers

2. Enantiomers-Chiral Molecules

3. R and S configuration assignment

4. Determination of priorities for double and triple bonds

5. Fischer projection

6. Sample problems for configuration assignment

7. Diastereomers

8. Meso compounds

9. Stereochemistry of conformations of Butane

10. Conformational enantiomers

11. Sample problems for relationship between stereoisomers-1

12. Sample problems for relationship between stereoisomers-2

13. Plane-polarized Light and distinguishing Enantiomers

14. Specific rotation

15. Racemic mixtures

16. Physical properties of stereoisomers

17. Enantiomeric excess or optical purity

18. Conversion of achiral reactant to chiral product

Section 4: Substitution (25 video lectures)

1. Introduction to Substitution Reactions

2. Alkyl-Vinyl-Aryl-Benzyl Halides

3. Naming Alkyl Halides

4. Nucleophilicity versus Basicity

5. SN2 Mechanism-Introduction

6. Energy Diagram of SN2 Reactions

7. Inversion of configuration in SN2 reactions

8. Effect of Nucleophile on SN2 Reactions

9. Effect of Solvent on SN2 Reactions

10. Effect of Leaving group on SN2 Reactions

11. Effects of Substrate on SN2 Reactions

12. SN1 Mechanism-Introduction

13. Energy Diagram of SN1 Reactions

14. Effects of Substrate on SN1 Reactions

15. Effect of Solvent on SN1 Reactions

16. Stereochemistry of SN1-Racemization

17. SN1 Reaction on a Ring

18. Rearrangements in SN1 Reaction

19. Effect of Nucleophile on SN1 Reactions

20. Effect of Nucleophile on Substitution Reaction of Secondary Alkyl Halides

21. Effect of Leaving Group on SN1 Reactions

22. Aryl and Vinyl Halides-SN1 and SN2 Reactions

23. Sample Problems of SN1 Reactions

24. Sample problems of SN1 and SN2 Reactions

25. Characteristics of SN2 and SN1 Reactions

Section 5: Elimination (23 video lectures)

1. Introduction to Elimination Reaction

2. Structures and Stereoisomers of Alkenes

3. Classification and and relative energy of Alkenes

4. E1 Mechanism-Introduction

5. Energy Diagram for E1 Reactions

6. Effect of Alkyl Halide Structure on E1 Reactions

7. Zaitsev Rule

8. Regioselectivity of E1 Reactions

9. Rearrangements in E1 Mechanism

10. Effect of Leaving Group on E1 Reactions

11. Effect of Solvent on E1 Reactions

12. Competition Between the SN1 and E1 Reactions

13. E2 Mechanism-Introduction

14. Energy Diagram for E2 Reactions

15. Effect of Alkyl Halide Structure on E2 Reactions

16. Regioselectivity and Stereoselectivity of E2 Reactions

17. Effect of Leaving Group on E2 Reactions

18. Effect of Solvent on E2 Reactions

19. Elimination Reactions under E1 or E2 conditions

20. Stereospecifity of E2 Reactions

21. Comparison of E2 and E1 Mechanisms

22. Anti-coplanar Orientation for E2 Reactions

23. E2 Reactions on Halocyclohexanes-Zaitsev and anti-Zaitsev products

Section 6: Alkenes (24 video lectures)

6. Structure of Alkenes

2. Degrees of Unsaturation

3. Alkene Nomenclature

4. Cis-Trans and E-Z Geometric Isomers

5. Hydrogenation of Alkenes

6. Dehydrohalogenation by E2

7. Zaitsev and Hofmann Products

8. Dehydrohalogenation by E1

9. Dehalogenation of Vicinal Dibromides

10. Reactions of Alkenes

11. Hydrohalogenation of Alkenes

12. Markovnikov's Rule

13. Hydration of Alkenes

14. Oxymercuration-Demercuration

15. Hydroboration-Oxidation

16. Halogenation of Alkenes

17. Halohydrin Formation

18. Cyclopropanation Reaction

19. Epoxidation Reaction

20. Syn Dihydroxylation of Alkenes

21. Anti Dihydroxylation of Alkenes

22. Oxidative cleavage of Alkenes

23. Ozonolysis of Alkenes

24. Polymerization of Alkenes

Section 7: Alkynes (10 video lectures)

1. Alkynes nomenclature and structure

2. Alkyne Synthesis using Dehydrohalogenation

3. Formation of Acetylide Ions

4. Reactions of Acetylide Ions

5. Hydrogenation of Alkynes

6. Halogenation of Alkyne

7. Hydrohalogenation of Alkyne

8. Hydration of Alkynes

9. Hydroboration of Alkynes

10. Oxidative cleavage of Alkynes

Section 8: Alcohols (17 video lectures)

1. Structure of Alcohols

2. Acidity of Alcohols

3. Organometallic Reagents

4. Preparation of Alcohols using R-Li

5. Preparation of Alcohols using Grignard Reagent

6. Preparation of Alcohols using Hydride Reduction

7. Introduction to Reactions of Alcohols

8. Oxidation of Alcohols

9. Tosylation of Alcohols for SN2 and E2 Reactions

10. Conversion of Alcohols to Alkyl Halides with HX

11. Reaction of Alcohols with Lucas Reagent

12. Conversion of 1 and 2 Alcohols into R-Br using PBr3

13. Conversion of 1 and 2 Alcohols into R-Cl using SOCl2

14. Dehydration of Alcohols

15. Dehydration of Alcohols and Carbocation Rearrangements

16. Dehydration of Alcohols using POCl3

17. Pinacol Rearrangement

Section 9: Ethers-Epoxides-Sulfides (13 video lectures)

1. Structures and Nomenclatures of Ethers-Epoxides-Sulfides

2. Williamson Ether Synthesis

3. Synthesis of Ethers using Bimolecular Dehydration of Alcohols

4. Electrophilic Addition of Alcohols to Alkenes

5. Alokoxymercuraion-Demercuration Reaction

6. Reaction of an Ether with Hydrohalic Acids

7. Epoxidation of Alkenes

8. Forming Epoxides from Halohydrins

9. Acid-Catalyzed Opening of Epoxides

10. Base-Catalyzed Opening of Epoxides

11. Organometallic Reactions with Epoxides

12. Reactions of Epoxides with Lithium Aluminum Hydride

13. Sulfides (Thioether)

Section 10: Radical Reactions (8 video lectures)

1. Structure of Radicals

2. Radical Halogenation of Alkanes

3. Energy Diagram for Radical Propagation

4. Product Mixture in Radical Halogenation

5. Allylic Halogenation using NBS

6. Regiochemistry of Allylic Halogenation

7. Radical Addition of H-Br to Alkenes

8. Sample Problems of Radical Substitution Reaction

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Learning objectives

-basic concepts of organic chemistry
-nomenclature and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, and ethers
-conformational analysis of alkanes and cyclohexane derivatives

-stereochemistry, enantiomers, diastereomers, and meso compounds
-detailed mechanisms of five organic reactions: sn1, sn2, e1, e2, radical substitution
-other concepts of organic chemistry 1

-basic concepts of organic chemistry
-nomenclature and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, and ethers
-conformational analysis of alkanes and cyclohexane derivatives
-stereochemistry, enantiomers, diastereomers, and meso compounds
-detailed mechanisms of five organic reactions: sn1, sn2, e1, e2, radical substitution
-other concepts of organic chemistry 1

Syllabus

Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry

1-Chemical Bonds

2-Common Bonding Pattern

3-Lewis Structure

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Covers basic concepts such as chemical bonds, Lewis structures, and resonance forms, which are foundational for understanding organic chemistry

Explores reaction mechanisms like SN1, SN2, E1, and E2, which are frequently tested on professional school entrance exams

Reviews acids and bases, electronegativity, and intermolecular forces, which are essential for success in organic chemistry

Features nearly 200 video lectures, which can be helpful for learners who benefit from seeing concepts explained visually

Includes topics such as radical reactions, which are often covered in the second semester of organic chemistry

Requires learners to understand basic chemical principles before diving into the specifics of organic molecules and reactions

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Work through the book's examples and exercises.
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Build models of stereoisomers.
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Compare and contrast SN1 and SN2.
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