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Organic Chemistry Video Library

This page contains my collection of Organic Chemistry video tutorials

Each section below contains a collection of 1 or more videos on the various topics that you will learn in a standard college level organic chemistry course. Videos are added on a regular basis
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Intro To Orgo – General Chemistry Foundation Review

Introduction to Organic Chemistry Video SeriesIncluded In This Video Series:

  • Subatomic Particles and Atomic Structure
  • Periodic Table and Trends
  • Atomic Orbitals and Shapes
  • Electron Configuration
  • Lewis Dot Diagram and Octet Rule

Orgo Basics to Build a Strong Foundation

Orgo Basics Vid 3 sp2 sp hybridization bond angle and geometryTopics include:

  • Ionic / Covalent bonds
  • sp3 sp2 sp hybridization
  • Lewis Structure
  • Formal Charge
  • Resonance

Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry

introduction to acids and bases in organic chemistry

The acid/base video series starts with an introduction of how to view acids/bases, covers Ka/pKa rankings, then takes you step by step through each ranking factor using the mnemonic CARIO.

  • C = Charge
  • A = Atom
  • R = Resonance
  • I = Inductive Effect
  • O = Orbital

Series includes a practice quiz and cheat sheet to help you along

Naming Organic Compounds Using IUPAC Nomenclature

Iupac Nomenclature video seriesIncluded In This Video Series:

  • Introduction to IUPAC Naming
  • Puzzle Analysis Of Organic Compounds
  • Specific Rules and Examples for naming various functional groups and substituents
  • Newman Projection Video Series

Newman Projections Orgo Tutorial Videos

Newman Projection Video SeriesIncluded In This Video Series

  • Introduction to Newman Projections
  • Converting Sawhorse to Newman Projection
  • Understanding energy conformations
  • Multi-substituted projection examples

Alkene Reaction Video Series

Alkene Reactions video seriesIncluded In This Video Series:

  • Introduction to Alkene Reactions
  • Understanding the Nucleophile and Electrophile
  • Standard reactions including: Hydrohalogenation, Halogenation, Halohydrin Formation, Acid Catalyzed Hydration and more

Substitution & Elimination

Nucleophilic Substitution and Beta Elimination reactions by Leah Fisch

Included In This Video Series:

  • Foundation videos on alkyl chain analysis, nucleophile v base strength, solvent types and leaving groups
  • SN1/SN2/E1/E2 reaction, rate, mechanism, examples
  • Tricky examples and unique cases for each reaction type
  • choosing between reaction types

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

electrophilic aromatic substitution

Included In This Video Series:

  • Introduction to EAS super-electrophile
  • Mechanism for Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
  • Sigma complex resonance
  • Individual EAS reactions
  • so much more…

Diels-Alder Reaction Series

Diels Alder Reaction Mechanism Video by Leah Fisch

The Diels Alder Reaction is one of my favorite. Tricky at first it becomes really easy if you learn how to organize your starting molecules.

This series starts out with my DA reaction trick then shows you different aspects of the reaction including rings and stereochemistry.

Series includes a reaction guide and practice problem set.

 

Proton / H-NMR Spectroscopy

Click for H-NMR video seriesIncluded In This Video Series:

  • Introduction To Spectroscopy
  • Understanding H-NMR Peaks on a Graph
  • How to solve NMR problems with examples

Organic Chemistry Reference Material and Cheat Sheets

Alkene Reactions Overview Cheat Sheet – Organic Chemistry

The true key to successful mastery of alkene reactions lies in practice practice practice. However, … [Read More...]

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MCAT Tutorials

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Introduction To MCAT Math Without A Calculator

While the pre-2015 MCAT only tests you on science and verbal, you are still required to perform … [Read More...]

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Organic Chemistry Tutorial Videos

KET Keto enol tautomerization reaction and mechanism leah4sci

Keto Enol Tautomerization Reaction and Mechanism

Keto Enol Tautomerization or KET, is an organic chemistry reaction in which ketone and enol … [Read More...]

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