Pre-lecture Reading Assignment: Functional Groups

Quick Intro

In organic chemistry, we organize molecules and reactivity by functional groups.! In this lesson, we will learn to identify different types of functional groups in simple and complex molecules.

 

Objectives

• Recognize and identify common functional groups.
• MEMORIZATION ALERT: You will need to memorize functional group general structures and names.

 

Associated Reading

• Smith 3rd ed: Ch 3.1-3.2, 3.8
• Smith 4th ed: Ch 3.1-3.2, 3.8
• Smith 5th ed: Ch 3.1-3.2, 3.8
• Smith 6th ed: Ch 3.1-3.2, 3.8

 

Your Tasks

Before Class

• Complete assigned reading.
• Get the worksheet for the lecture.

After Class

• Work on more problems.
• Go to a discussion section and/or office hours.
• Review any areas that you struggled with on in-class activities.