CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I

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The first semester of a continuing course studying aliphatic compounds of carbon. Includes nomenclature, structure, preparation, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereo chemistry. Introduces nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, infrared, and mass spectral analysis of organic compounds.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1030 or equivalent.
(3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)