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Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHE 2101)
Fall 2002
ASSIGNMENTS
Chapter 1: Read entire chapter (including the example and practice problems)
Memorize:
1. # of covalent bonds that can be formed to an atom of each of the elements in neutral
organic compounds (C, H, O, N, F, Cl, Br, I).
2. VSEPR Theory shape predictions and angles: tetrahedral, trigonal planar, linear
3. Functional groups: alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines
Be able to:
recognize an ionic compound
recognize a polar covalent bond (and a polar molecule)
determine direction of polarization
write Lewis structures
calculate formal charge
End of Chapter 1 Problems:
18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 35, 39, 41, 45, 48, 53, 56