CHEM2006

CHEM2006: Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms

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Which units require CHEM2006?

CHEM2006 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is CHEM2006 about?

Building on first-year studies of the reactions of organic molecules, this unit will demonstrate how the mechanism of each reaction can affect the 3D outcome of the product. Reactions involving substitutions, additions, eliminations, radicals and acid/base chemistry will be examined in relation to common functional groups. The reaction of carbonyol compounds will be emphasised in relation to keto/enrol tautomerism., enol/ enolate chemistry and carbon-carbon bond forming reactions. Aromaticity and the reactivity of aromatic compound will be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on how substituents influence reactivity and regiochemistry. These skills will lead to the design of synthetic pathways to simple organic molecules. An introduction to organometallic chemistry: bonding, ligands.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours8 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education010501 Organic Chemistry

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How this unit is taught

Workshop2 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 4 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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CHEM2004Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy
Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201
Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201

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CHEM1000Principles and Processes in Chemistry
Chemistry 101
Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100

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CHEM1002Reactivity and Function in Chemistry
Chemistry 102
Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120