CH - 421 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry

Credits: 3

The chemistry of carbon, utilizing mechanisms and reaction types as unifying principles. Topics include delocalized chemical bonding, nonbenzenoid rings, carbonium ions, cabanions, free radicals and carbenes. Examples used include compounds of biological interest. The laboratory work will include multistep syntheses and qualitative analysis. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee.

Prerequisite(s): CH 231 and CH 232
Co-requisite: Must register for CH-421L