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Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Wöhler's Synthesis and Alkanes

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1.1 Historical backgroundHistorical background1.1

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1.2 Modern definitionModern definition1.2

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1.3 Why are there so many organic compounds?Why are there so many organic compounds?1.3

1.4 Comparison: organic and inorganic compoundsComparison: organic and inorganic compounds1.4

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1.5 Molecular formulaMolecular formula1.5

1.6 Structural formulaStructural formula1.6

1.7 IsomerismIsomerism1.7

1.8 Detecting carbon and hydrogen in an organic compoundDetecting carbon and hydrogen in an organic compound1.8

1.9 Classification of hydrocarbonsClassification of hydrocarbons1.9

1.10 Structure and the homologous seriesStructure and the homologous series1.10

1.11 Alkyl radicals (R–)Alkyl radicals (R–)1.11

1.12 IUPAC nomenclature of alkanesIUPAC nomenclature of alkanes1.12

1.13 Methane — occurrence and preparationMethane — occurrence and preparation1.13

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1.14 Physical propertiesPhysical properties1.14

1.15 Chemical properties of alkanesChemical properties of alkanes1.15