Bonding in organic molecules: Lewis Concept, electronegative and electropositive elements, Covalent bond, tetrahedral structure of carbon (sp3, sp2, sp hybrid bonds), catenation Chemistry of:- Alcohols, thiols, Ethers, thioethers; thiols; epoxides; Amines, Alkenes and Alkynes (nomenclature, uses, structure, structural isomerism, reactions and mechanisms - SN1, SN2, E1, E2).
Practicals will include the investigation of organic functional group reactions and preparation of organic compounds.
Practicals will include experiments to illustrate the mechanisms of addition and substitution reactions. Synthesis of aliphatic compounds.