Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 2231 Description: The major theme for this course will be organic reaction mechanisms. Material will be presented from a physical organic perspective. Emphasis will be placed on relating structure to reactivity. Topics will be chosen from: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; Pericyclic Reactions; Kinetic vs. Thermodynamic Control of Reaction Pathways; Neighbouring Group Participation; Linear Free Energy Relationships; Reactive Intermediates; Organic Photochemistry; additional topics as time permits. Offering: 3-3; 0-0 Notes: An additional fee (see Miscellaneous Fees) is required for this course.
