Organic Chemistry 1
First-semester organic chemistry: structure, bonding, stereochemistry, substitution & elimination, alkene/alkyne/radical reactions, alcohols, and introductory spectroscopy. AP-equivalent rigor with a 1–5 score predictor.
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This Organic Chemistry 1 course on Study Mondo covers 13 topics organized across 5 categories. Each topic includes detailed written explanations, worked examples, practice problems with step-by-step solutions, flashcards for review, and interactive lessons to help you master the material.
What You'll Learn
Structure, Bonding & Acid-Base
Atomic structure, hybridization, Lewis structures, resonance, intermolecular forces, organic acid-base chemistry
Alkanes & Stereochemistry
Alkane and cycloalkane nomenclature, conformational analysis, chirality, R/S, stereoisomers
Substitution & Elimination (Alkyl Halides)
SN1, SN2, E1, E2 mechanisms; substrate, nucleophile, base, leaving group, and solvent effects
Alkenes, Alkynes & Radicals
Electrophilic addition to π systems, Markovnikov/anti-Markovnikov regiochemistry, alkyne chemistry, radical reactions
Alcohols, Ethers & Spectroscopy
Alcohol/ether synthesis and reactions, IR, mass spectrometry, and 1D NMR (¹H, ¹³C)
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Atomic structure, hybridization, Lewis structures, resonance, intermolecular forces, organic acid-base chemistry
Atomic Structure & Bonding
Atomic orbitals, Lewis structures, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, and bond polarity
Molecular Representations
Condensed and skeletal structures, functional groups, isomers, degrees of unsaturation, and intermolecular forces
Acids & Bases in Organic Chemistry
Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theory, pKa, factors affecting acidity, and predicting reactions
Alkane and cycloalkane nomenclature, conformational analysis, chirality, R/S, stereoisomers
SN1, SN2, E1, E2 mechanisms; substrate, nucleophile, base, leaving group, and solvent effects
Electrophilic addition to π systems, Markovnikov/anti-Markovnikov regiochemistry, alkyne chemistry, radical reactions
Alkene Reactions
Electrophilic addition, Markovnikov/anti-Markovnikov, hydroboration-oxidation, oxidation, and reduction
Alkynes & Synthesis
Alkyne acidity, acetylide chemistry, addition reactions, selective reduction, and synthesis strategies
Radical Reactions
Radical halogenation, selectivity, anti-Markovnikov HBr addition, and radical stability
Alcohol/ether synthesis and reactions, IR, mass spectrometry, and 1D NMR (¹H, ¹³C)
Alcohols & Ethers
Alcohol synthesis and reactions, oxidation, Williamson ether synthesis, and epoxide ring-opening
IR & Mass Spectrometry
IR spectroscopy fundamentals, key absorptions, mass spectrometry, and fragmentation patterns
NMR Spectroscopy
¹H NMR chemical shift, integration, splitting, ¹³C NMR, and structure determination