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Organic Synthesis

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14 sessions

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Each week, we will do one topic on organic synthesis, from the basic functional groups recognization to more advanced name reactions.

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Chem K 🇸🇬

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Hi! I'm joining Schoolhouse to share my enthusiasm for learning, collaborate with fellow students, and support others in their academic journeys. Whether it's diving into reaction mechanisms or discussing biochemical pathways, I'm always eager to engage in insightful discussions. Let's learn and grow together! Heute lernen, morgen führen! ( Remember, CHEM is NOT MY REAL NAME ! )

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SESSION 13

15

Nov

SESSION 13

Chemical reactions

Chemical reactions

Sat 1:45 PM - 2:55 PM UTCNov 15, 1:45 PM - 2:55 PM UTC

Diving Deeper into Organic 10: Nitrogen Compounds (Nitriles)
- Preparation of nitriles (from haloalkanes and amides)
- Reduction of nitriles to amines (LiAlH₄, catalytic hydrogenation)
- Hydrolysis of nitriles to carboxylic acids/amides
- Comparison of nitriles vs amides (bond polarity, reactivity)
SESSION 14

22

Nov

SESSION 14

Chemical reactions

Chemical reactions

Sat 1:45 PM - 2:55 PM UTCNov 22, 1:45 PM - 2:55 PM UTC

Diving Deeper into Organic 11: Organic Synthesis – Connecting the Nitrogen Series
- Designing synthetic pathways involving amines, amides, and nitriles
- Functional group interconversion strategies (FGI/FGR)
- Identifying reagents and reaction conditions for multi-step problems
- Retrosynthetic analysis (breaking down complex molecules)

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Aug 14 - Nov 22

15 weeks

70 mins

/ session

Next session on November 15, 2025

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