Organic Chemistry Syllabus and Topics
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What characteristic of Watson-Crick Base Pairs contributes to their stability?

  • Hydrogen bonding (correct)
  • Hydrophobic interactions
  • Covalent bonds
  • Ionic bonds

Which functional group is primarily associated with the structure of triacylglycerols?

  • Amine
  • Alcohol
  • Carboxylic Acid (correct)
  • Ester

What aspect of phospholipids contributes to their surfactant-like properties?

  • Unsaturated fatty acid chains
  • Linear structure
  • Polar and hydrophobic ends (correct)
  • Cyclic rings

Which best describes the orientation of the DNA double helix?

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Which statement accurately represents a feature of organic reaction mechanisms?

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What is the key structural feature of cholesterol that classifies it as a steroid?

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In the context of polymerization, why are nucleotides significant despite their individual low solubility?

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What hybridization do the carbon atoms in an alkene such as ethene exhibit?

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Which of the following statements about the C=C bond in alkenes is true?

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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What geometric shape is exhibited by sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, and what is the bond angle?

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Which of the following alkanes has the molecular formula C8H18?

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Which statement about cycloalkanes is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes benzene?

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What happens to unshared pairs of electrons when a bond is formed?

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Which step is NOT part of calculating the formal charge on an atom?

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What is the formal charge of oxygen in the hydroxide ion (OH-)?

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According to the octet rule, how many valence electrons can elements in the second row have?

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Which amino acid is an exception due to its unique ring structure?

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If a negatively charged atom donates an electron, what typically happens to its charge?

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Which statement about covalent bonds is true regarding shared pairs?

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What type of bond links amino acids together in a polypeptide chain?

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What defines a lone pair of electrons in terms of bonding?

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Which group of amino acids is considered basic due to their positively charged side chains at physiological pH?

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Which amino acid is known for having a thiol group that enables covalent bonding with other cysteines?

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Which of the following mistakes can occur when using curly arrows?

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What characterizes peptides in terms of their structure and function?

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Insulin, a protein consisting of 110 amino acids, primarily exhibits which structural characteristic?

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Which characteristic of amino acids is primarily determined by their R groups?

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During protein synthesis, what reaction occurs between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another?

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What occurs when one of the 2s electrons in a carbon atom is promoted to the vacant 2pz orbital?

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What hybridization occurs in carbon when forming methane?

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What is the geometric arrangement of the four bonding orbitals of a saturated carbon atom?

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Which type of bond is formed between the carbon and hydrogen atoms in methane?

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How are the electrons in the sp3 orbitals of carbon described in relation to their origins?

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What type of hydrocarbons can consist of carbon and hydrogen in rings or chains?

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What is the electronic configuration of carbon after it has undergone hybridization in the excited state?

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Which of the following correctly describes a saturated carbon atom within alkanes?

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What is the relationship between nucleophilicity and basicity?

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In a nucleophilic substitution mechanism, the leaving group is primarily characterized by what property?

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Which of the following choices designates a suitable solvent for a nucleophilic substitution reaction?

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What type of structure do alkanes possess?

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Why are bulky alkyl halides less reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions?

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Which of the following correctly describes the kinetics of an SN2 reaction?

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What type of bond do alkenes primarily utilize to act as nucleophiles in chemical reactions?

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Which of the following leaving groups is considered the best?

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Flashcards

Hybridization

The process of combining atomic orbitals into new equivalent hybrid orbitals, resulting in a symmetrical arrangement.

Sigma Bond (σ-bond)

A type of covalent bond formed by the direct overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis.

Saturated

A molecule or atom that has the maximum number of bonds possible, with no available sites for further bonding.

Tetrahedral Carbon

A carbon atom that has four single bonds, forming a tetrahedral shape.

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Hydrocarbon

A molecule composed solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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Carbohydrate

Compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a general formula of Cn(H2O)n.

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Valency

The number of electrons an atom can share to form chemical bonds.

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Molecular Geometry

The arrangement of atoms in a molecule or ion.

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Watson-Crick Base Pairs

Specific pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA due to complementary hydrogen bonding patterns.

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DNA Polymer

A polymer of nucleotides that is soluble in water due to its hydrophilic sugar-phosphate backbone.

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Surfactant

A molecule with a hydrophobic tail (fatty acid) and a hydrophilic head (polar group).

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Triacylglycerol

A type of lipid formed from glycerol and three fatty acids.

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Nucleophile

A molecule that donates an electron pair to form a new bond.

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Electrophile

A molecule that accepts an electron pair to form a new bond.

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Organic Reaction Mechanism

A step-by-step description of an organic reaction showing bond breaking and forming.

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Organic Reaction Mechanism

The complete, step-by-step explanation of a reaction, describing the transformation of reactants to products, including intermediates and energy changes.

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Curly Arrows

Curly arrows represent electron movement in chemical reactions. They show how electrons are shared or unshared to form bonds.

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Shared Pair Becomes Unshared

A shared pair of electrons moves to form a new bond, shifting the electrons from one bonding location to another.

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Unshared Becomes Shared

A lone pair becomes shared to form a new bond, where a pair of electrons was previously unshared.

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Shared Pair Becomes Unshared

Breaking a bond results in a shared pair of electrons shifting to become unshared.

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Formal Charge

Formal charge is the hypothetical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated based on electron distribution.

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Octet Rule

The octet rule states that elements in the second row of the periodic table need eight valence electrons for stability, achieving a full outer shell resembling a noble gas.

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Charged Atoms

Atoms that are negatively charged are called anions and have a tendency to lose electrons, while positively charged atoms are called cations and tend to gain electrons.

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Charge Tracking

Curly arrows must always indicate the creation and deletion of charges to accurately represent electron movements.

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What are alkenes?

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond. The general formula for alkenes is CnH2n. The smallest alkene is ethene (C2H4).

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What is the pi-bond in a C=C double bond?

The pi-bond in a C=C double bond is formed by the overlap of p-orbitals. It contains extra electrons, making alkenes electron-rich.

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What kind of hybridization do carbon atoms in a C=C double bond have and what shape do they create?

The carbon atoms in a C=C double bond are sp2 hybridized, meaning they form three equivalent orbitals in a plane with a bond angle of 120 degrees.

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Why is the C=C bond shorter than the C-C single bond?

The C=C double bond (1.34 Å) is shorter than the C-C single bond (1.54 Å) due to the stronger attraction between the carbon atoms caused by the sharing of more electrons in the double bond.

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What are cycloalkanes?

A cyclic hydrocarbon with a single ring structure. The general formula for cycloalkanes is CnH2n.

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What is the structure of benzene?

Benzene is a cyclic planar structure with alternating double and single bonds, resulting in a special stability due to the delocalization of electrons.

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What is a functional group?

The functional group is an atom or a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound.

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What are aromatic compounds?

Aromatic compounds are cyclic, planar compounds that have a special stability due to the delocalization of electrons. They have a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds. Benzene is a classic example.

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Amino Acid Side Chain Properties

Amino acid side chains determine their chemical properties, influencing whether they are acidic, basic, polar, or nonpolar.

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Hydrophobic vs. Hydrophilic Amino Acids

Hydrophobic amino acids like valine and leucine lack affinity for water, while hydrophilic amino acids such as serine and glutamine are water-loving.

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Basic Amino Acids

Amino acids with positively charged side chains at physiological pH are considered basic, such as lysine and arginine.

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Acidic Amino Acids

Amino acids with negatively charged side chains at physiological pH are considered acidic, such as aspartate and glutamate.

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Proline's Unique Structure

Proline's unique R group forms a ring structure, often introducing bends or kinks in the polypeptide chain.

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Cysteine and Disulfide Bonds

Cysteine contains a thiol (-SH) group, allowing it to form covalent bonds with other cysteines, important for protein structure and function.

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Peptide Bond Formation

A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed during protein synthesis between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, releasing a water molecule.

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Peptides and Proteins

Peptides are polymers of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming diverse structures essential for biological functions.

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Arrow Pushing

A curved arrow that represents the movement of electrons in a reaction.

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Nucleophilic Substitution

The replacement of one atom or group with another by a nucleophile.

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Leaving Group Ability

A measure of how easily a group can leave a molecule to form a stable anion.

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SN2 Reaction

A process that occurs in one step, where the nucleophile attacks the carbon atom at the same time as the leaving group departs.

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Reaction Kinetics

The relative rate at which a reaction occurs, depending on the concentrations of reactants.

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Study Notes

Organic Chemistry Syllabus

  • Covers nomenclature of carbon chains, simple hydrocarbons, and aromatics
  • Discusses oxygen-based functional groups (hydroxyls, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters)
  • Includes sugars, amino acids, peptides, lipids, and nucleic acids
  • Introduces reactions such as substitution, addition, elimination, condensation, and hydrolysis
  • Organic Chemistry course taught by Professor Eoin Scanlan
  • Textbook recommendations by H. Hart, T. W. Solomons, Clayden, Greeves, Warren, and Wothers

Organic Chemistry: Definitions and Topics

  • Organic chemistry studies carbon combined with other elements
  • Carbon has an atomic number of 6, atomic mass of 12.011, and valency of 4
  • Carbon forms strong, stable bonds with various elements like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur
  • Carbon can form stable double and triple bonds, creating numerous 3D structures
  • Carbon is abundant, making it a valuable starting material.
  • Atomic orbitals are regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found, with the 1s-orbital being the lowest energy orbital

Atomic Orbitals and Hybridization

  • Hybridisation mixes atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals better suited for bonding.
  • The carbon atom can hybridize, forming four equivalent hybrid orbitals in its excited state

The Tetrahedral Structure of Methane

  • Methane's structure comprises four C-H sigma bonds
  • These sigma bonds result from the overlap of carbon's sp3 hybrid orbitals with hydrogen's 1s orbitals
  • The sigma bonds form a tetrahedral geometry.

Additional Topics

  • Further details on different types of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes), are covered
  • Simple nomenclature for organic molecules (methane, ethane, propane, butane)
  • Important functional groups and their effects on the properties and reactivity of organic compounds
  • Basic understanding of structural formulas and drawing organic molecules
  • Formation of specific bonds, e.g. sigma (σ) and pi(π) bonds; bond angles.
  • Different types of reactions, including addition, substitution, elimination, and condensation reactions involving organic molecules
  • Formation and description of various organic compounds, and their properties. 
  • Detail on Lewis structures and Kekule structures
  • Details on naming organic chemicals using the IUPAC nomenclature system

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids

  • Discussion of biologically important sugars (hexoses and pentoses)
  • Carbohydrates are polymers bonded through glycosidic linkages
  • Details of different types of carbohydrates
  • Lipids, including fatty acids, triglycerides, and phospholipids; and detailed chemical reactions
  • Lipids characteristics
  • Cholesterol is a steroid, a specific type of lipid
  • Detailed reactions and mechanisms involved in the formation of different organic compounds
  • Detailed structures and bonding in carbohydrates, amino acids, and nucleic acids and their biochemical implications

Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and other Considerations

  • Proteins are polymers of amino acids, with specific shapes crucial for function; specific proteins are highlighted
  • Includes various protein structures (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary)
  • Discussion of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)
  • Detailed discussion of chemical reactions, in particular reactions that involve carbonyl groups, enols, and enolates, in the context of different organic functionalities. 

Organic Chemistry Reactions

  • Detailed descriptions of different types of organic reactions (i.e., addition, substitution, elimination and condensation reactions)
  • Discussion of important concepts like nucleophiles, electrophiles, mechanisms, and intermediates.
  • Understanding of how to use curly arrows to represent electron flow in organic reactions.
  • A summary of different important reactions and their mechanisms.
  • Details on reaction mechanisms are covered.

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