CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II

4 Hours

Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in CHM 221
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and biological compounds, polymers and their derivatives, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and includes the synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.