Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

1. A Review of General Chemistry

Intro to Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

1. A Review of General Chemistry

Intro to Organic Chemistry

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In the context of organic chemistry, what is the primary difference between the geological carbon cycle and the biological carbon cycle?

The geological carbon cycle involves the long-term storage of carbon in rocks, while the biological carbon cycle involves the short-term exchange of carbon among living organisms.

The geological carbon cycle is a rapid process, whereas the biological carbon cycle takes millions of years.

The geological carbon cycle occurs only in the ocean, whereas the biological carbon cycle occurs only on land.

The geological carbon cycle is driven by photosynthesis, while the biological carbon cycle is driven by volcanic activity.

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Identify the key components of the geological carbon cycle: long-term storage of carbon in rocks and processes like weathering, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.

Understand the primary processes involved in the biological carbon cycle: short-term exchange of carbon among living organisms through processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.

Compare the time scales of both cycles: the geological carbon cycle operates over millions of years, while the biological carbon cycle occurs over much shorter time frames, such as days to years.

Recognize the environments where each cycle predominantly occurs: the geological carbon cycle involves both terrestrial and marine environments, while the biological carbon cycle primarily involves terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere.

Clarify the driving forces behind each cycle: the geological carbon cycle is influenced by geological processes such as plate tectonics and volcanic activity, whereas the biological carbon cycle is driven by biological processes like photosynthesis and respiration.