CHEM 112 — General Chemistry II
Chemistry · University of Ghana
Short introduction to organic chemistry; what is meant by the structure of an organic molecule; Functional groups;Test for purity of organic molecules; Brief description of purification processes; Qualitative analysis; Quantitative analysis; Empirical formula; Molecular formula;Mention of the use of spectroscopic methods in determining structure; Alkanes and Cycloalkanes: Sources of hydrocarbons; fractional distillation of petroleum and uses of the different products; cracking, reforming; octane number; additives; Reactions of alkanes.Alkenes: Isomerism in alkenes; Preparation of alkenes; Reactions of alkenes; commercial uses of some polymers; alkynes: Lab preparation; Chemical reactions; Optical Isomerism; importance of stereoisomers in natural products, drugs etc.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 100
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- CHEM 111 — General Chemistry I
- CHEM 114 — Practical II
- CHEM 203 — Practical I
- CHEM 213 — Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM 233 — Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 234 — Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 252 — Inorganic Chemistry I (s-block Elements)
- CHEM 271 — Analytical Chemistry I
- CHEM 301 — Mathematics for Chemists
- CHEM 311 — Physical Practical
- CHEM 312 — Thermodynamics I
- CHEM 332 — Organic Practical
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).