Structure, three-dimensional shape, physical properties, and reactivity of simple organic compounds based on their functional groups; introduction to structure determination. Highlights applications to compounds of importance and interest in the natural and industrial world, including petrochemicals, halogenated organics, and polymers. Laboratory work introduces basic manipulative techniques and illustrates some of the more important reactions covered in lectures.

Note: Formerly the first half of CH 260.


Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 261 or CH 160 or Chemistry 161 or CH 260

Prerequisites: Chemistry 102 and 2nd year standing required
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