Overview
This document is a collection of organic chemistry cheat sheets summarizing key topics, reactions, and definitions for exam preparation.
Table of Contents Overview
- The cheat sheet covers functional groups, acids and bases, alkene and alkyne reactions, reaction maps, substitution and elimination reactions, aromatic substitution, oxidation-reduction, and carboxylic acid derivatives.
- Sections are organized for quick reference and exam review.
Major Organic Chemistry Topics
Functional Groups
- Lists common functional groups, essential for identifying reactivity in molecules.
Acids and Bases
- Summarizes acid and base concepts, including strength and structures.
Alkene and Alkyne Reactions
- Provides typical reactions and reagents used with alkenes and alkynes.
Reaction Maps
- Outlines how different reactions connect, aiding in synthesis planning.
Substitution and Elimination Reactions
- SN1 and SN2 (nucleophilic substitution) and E1, E2 (elimination) mechanisms are featured with key points.
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
- Highlights substitution reactions on aromatic rings, including directing effects.
Oxidation and Reduction
- Defines common oxidation and reduction reactions in organic chemistry.
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
- Summarizes types, reactivity, and typical reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Functional Group — a specific group of atoms in molecules responsible for characteristic reactions.
- Acid/Base — acids donate protons (H+), bases accept protons.
- Alkene — hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
- Alkyne — hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
- SN1/SN2 — substitution reactions: SN1 is unimolecular, SN2 is bimolecular.
- E1/E2 — elimination reactions: E1 is unimolecular, E2 is bimolecular.
- Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution — replacement of a hydrogen on an aromatic ring by an electrophile.
- Oxidation/Reduction — reactions involving the gain or loss of electrons.
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