Organic Chemistry

Dive into the world of carbon-based compounds with these resources. This section is designed for students preparing for the USNCO or those who are simply curious about the mechanisms and structures that define organic chemistry.

• Organic Chemistry as a Second Language (PDF)

  An excellent supplementary text that simplifies complex topics. It focuses on problem-solving strategies and building intuition for reaction mechanisms.

• SN1/SN2/E1/E2 Reaction Guide (Google Doc)

  A concise guide comparing and contrasting substitution and elimination reactions. Includes flowcharts and key factors to consider for predicting the major product.

• Spectroscopy Practice Problems

  A set of problems focused on interpreting IR, ¹H NMR, and Mass Spectrometry data to determine the structure of unknown organic molecules.