AQA AS & A-Level Chemistry Year 1 Organic Chemistry Notes | Written by an A* Student
Complete 72-page set of handwritten revision notes covering Year 1 Organic Chemistry for AQA A-Level Chemistry, written by a student who achieved an A* in A-Level Chemistry. The notes cover major Year 1 Organic Chemistry topics, including: Introduction to organic chemistry Organic nomenclature and functional groups Displayed, structural, skeletal and molecular formulae Structural isomerism and stereoisomerism Alkanes and their physical properties Crude oil and fractional distillation Thermal and catalytic cracking Combustion and atmospheric pollution Free-radical substitution mechanisms Halogenoalkanes and their reactions Nucleophilic substitution mechanisms Elimination reactions Alkenes and electrophilic addition Addition polymerisation Alcohols and their reactions Production and oxidation of alcohols Organic chemistry practical techniques Distillation, reflux, separation and recrystallisation Functional-group tests Mass spectrometry Infrared spectroscopy The content is presented in a clear, organised and exam-focused format. It contains detailed explanations, reaction mechanisms, chemical equations, diagrams, worked examples, practical methods and exam-style questions. These notes are designed to help students understand how and why organic reactions occur, rather than simply memorising individual equations. Ideal for: Learning and consolidating Year 1 Organic Chemistry Revising for topic tests, mocks and final examinations Understanding reaction mechanisms and curly arrows Reviewing reagents, conditions and observations Practising organic synthesis and analytical techniques Students aiming for a high grade in AQA A-Level Chemistry You will receive one digital PDF containing 72 pages of carefully scanned handwritten notes. Please note: These are independent student-created revision notes and are not official AQA materials. For the best results, use them alongside the latest AQA specification and past-paper mark schemes.
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A-levels
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- September 17, 2026
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- 2023/2024
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