Kaplan MCAT • Organic Chemistry Review by Kaplan Inc. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Table of Contents The Kaplan MCAT Review Team About Scientific American About the MCAT How This Book Was Created Using This Book Chapter 1: Nomenclature

Nomenclature Introduction 1.1 IUPAC Naming Conventions 1.2 Hydrocarbons and Alcohols 1.3 Aldehydes and Ketones 1.4 Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives 1.5 Summary of Functional Groups Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 2: Isomers

Isomers Introduction 2.1 Structural Isomers 2.2 Stereoisomers 2.3 Relative and Absolute Configurations Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 3: Bonding

Bonding Introduction 3.1 Atomic Orbitals and Quantum Numbers 3.2 Molecular Orbitals 3.3 Hybridization Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 4: Analyzing Organic Reactions

Analyzing Organic Reactions Introduction 4.1 Acids and Bases 4.2 Nucleophiles, Electrophiles, and Leaving Groups 4.3 Oxidation–Reduction Reactions 4.4 Chemoselectivity 4.5 Steps to Problem-Solving Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: Alcohols

Alcohols Introduction 5.1 Description and Properties 5.2 Reactions of Alcohols 5.3 Reactions of Phenols Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Aldehydes and Ketones I: Electrophilicity and Oxidation—Reduction

Aldehydes and Ketones I: Electrophilicity and Oxidation—Reduction Introduction 6.1 Description and Properties 6.2 Nucleophilic Addition Reactions 6.3 Oxidation–Reduction Reactions Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Aldehyde and Ketones II: Enolates

Aldehyde and Ketones II: Enolates Introduction 7.1 General Principles 7.2 Enolate Chemistry 7.3 Aldol Condensation Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 8: Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic Acids Introduction 8.1 Description and Properties 8.2 Reactions of Carboxylic Acids Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 9: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Introduction 9.1 Amides, Esters, and Anhydrides 9.2 Reactivity Principles 9.3 Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reactions Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Nitrogen- and Phosphorus-Containing Compounds

Nitrogen- and Phosphorus-Containing Compounds Introduction 10.1 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins 10.2 Synthesis of α-Amino Acids 10.3 Phosphorus-Containing Compounds Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy Introduction 11.1 Infrared Spectroscopy 11.2 Ultraviolet Spectroscopy 11.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 12: Separations and Purifications

Separations and Purifications Introduction 12.1 Solubility-Based Methods 12.2 Distillation 12.3 Chromatography Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

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