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Hydrocarbons:

A brief look aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Topics covered include structures and bonding, nomenclature, structural isomerism and some reactions

Stereochemistry:
A discussion stereoismerism in carbon compounds i.e. conformational, configurational and optical isomerism.
Alcohols and Phenols:
Preparation, properties and reactions of the hydroxyl group. Also features a discussion of the domestic and industrial uses of alcohols and phenolic compounds.
Carbonyl Compounds:
A discussion of the physical and chemical properties of aldehydes and ketones as well as their uses.
Carboxylic Acids:
The chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids.
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives:
Esters, Amides, Anhydrides, Acyl Halides.
Discussions include structures, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties and uses
Amines:

Preparation and reactions of the amino group.
Also features biologically important amines such as alkaloids


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