S3.2 Functional Groups: Classification of Organic Compounds
Classify organic compounds by functional group, apply IUPAC naming, identify isomers, and use spectroscopic techniques (MS, IR, NMR) to determine molecular structure.
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Representing Organic Molecules · General Formulas · Functional Groups · How Groups Determine Properties
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Homologous Series · Boiling Point Trends · Branching and Boiling Point · Solubility and Polarity
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IUPAC Nomenclature · Multiple Groups and Branching · Structural Isomerism
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Stereoisomerism · Cis-Trans Isomerism · Optical Isomerism
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Mass Spectrometry · Common Fragments · IR Spectroscopy
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¹H NMR Chemical Environments · Spin-Spin Coupling · Multi-Technique Analysis