Appalachian State University

Discusses nomenclature, preparation and reactions of ether and epoxide compounds.

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Discusses nomenclature, reactions and mechanisms of carboxylic acids and their derivatives. This includes nitriles, amides, acyl halides, esters and anhydrides. Goes over preparation and reaction of all derivatives, as well as their relative reactivity.

goes over nomenclature of aromatic compounds and benzene derivatives, including common names. Also includes synthesis and reactions of aromatics. Defines aromaticity as well.

goes over nomenclature of carbonyl compounds, including aldehydes and ketones. Also goes over synthesis and reactions of these compounds.

Goes over nomenclature, reactions and mechanisms of alcohols.

explains radicals and how they work, shows some common radical mechanisms

explains how to determine acidity and defines acidity in 2 ways. diagrams how to assess stability of an acid's conjugate base.

Explains IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes, including how to name their substituents. Shows common conformations of ethane, propane, butane and cyclohexane along with their Newman projections and energy diagrams.

Shows 12 different mechanisms of reactions with alkenes, including how they are made. defines terms and provides reactants for each reaction.