DHB1103 Organic Chemistry

The unit introduces the chemistry of carbon as a unique element that can produce over 2.5 million substances when it combines with self and other elements.  It outlines the causes of carbon's uniqueness and gives families of hydrocarbons and their physical and chemical reactions to justify the uniqueness of carbon.

Objectives
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:

• Differentiate between organic and inorganic substances.
• Describe the uniqueness of the carbon atom.
• Describe how carbon forms bonds with itself and other atoms.
• Explain the terms “catenation”, “ring structure”, “saturation” and “instauration”.
• Classify compounds as saturated or unsaturated.
• Identify the different homologous series and related organic compounds.
• Name simple organic compounds using IUPA  system and the different isomeric forms.
• Describe the general methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
• Give the uses of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
• Carry out test tube reactions of simple organic compounds.