Organic I -335 Section 02
Fall 2023
Chapter 1
Covalent Bonding and Shapes of Molecules
(1.1) Electronic structure of atoms
(1.2) Lewis model of bonding
(1.3) Functional groups later but memorize table
(1.4) Bond angles and shapes of molecules
(1.5) Polar and nonpolar molecules
(1.6) Quantum or wave mechanics
(1.7) A combined valence bond and molecular orbital theory
approach to covalent bonding
1.8) Resonance
(1.9) Molecular orbitals for delocalized systems
(1.10) Bond lengths and bond strengths in alkanes, alkenes, and
alkynes
Structure of graphene, an allotrope of C.
Entrance of Beijing Graphene Institute (BGI), 2019
1
, Lectures: Prof. Elena Galoppini
• At Rutgers since 1996
• Postdoctoral Fellow University of Texas at Austin
1994-1996
• Ph.D. The University of Chicago 1994
• Laurea (MS) Chemistry, University of Pisa, Italy 1989
Research areas
Organic Synthesis, Interfacial Chemistry of
Semiconductors (TiO2, ZnO), Solar
Photochemistry.
Recitations: Dr. Ramalinga Dharanipragada
Dr. Ram
Wednesday 1:00 - 2:20 PM ACK-123
2
,1. DO NOT FALL BEHIND
2. SOLVE PROBLEMS, PRACTICE!!!
3. EVERY DAY Study & practice problems
4. Prepare before each lecture: read powerpoint & chapter
5. Identify weaknesses and address them right away
6. Memorization ? Yes, but…. UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS
7. Work with others
3
, Slides with white background:
course material
Slides with green background:
Problems. Solutions are in the slides notes in pptx
Slides with Yellow background:
optional / interesting information
Slides with blue background:
summary/chart
4
Fall 2023
Chapter 1
Covalent Bonding and Shapes of Molecules
(1.1) Electronic structure of atoms
(1.2) Lewis model of bonding
(1.3) Functional groups later but memorize table
(1.4) Bond angles and shapes of molecules
(1.5) Polar and nonpolar molecules
(1.6) Quantum or wave mechanics
(1.7) A combined valence bond and molecular orbital theory
approach to covalent bonding
1.8) Resonance
(1.9) Molecular orbitals for delocalized systems
(1.10) Bond lengths and bond strengths in alkanes, alkenes, and
alkynes
Structure of graphene, an allotrope of C.
Entrance of Beijing Graphene Institute (BGI), 2019
1
, Lectures: Prof. Elena Galoppini
• At Rutgers since 1996
• Postdoctoral Fellow University of Texas at Austin
1994-1996
• Ph.D. The University of Chicago 1994
• Laurea (MS) Chemistry, University of Pisa, Italy 1989
Research areas
Organic Synthesis, Interfacial Chemistry of
Semiconductors (TiO2, ZnO), Solar
Photochemistry.
Recitations: Dr. Ramalinga Dharanipragada
Dr. Ram
Wednesday 1:00 - 2:20 PM ACK-123
2
,1. DO NOT FALL BEHIND
2. SOLVE PROBLEMS, PRACTICE!!!
3. EVERY DAY Study & practice problems
4. Prepare before each lecture: read powerpoint & chapter
5. Identify weaknesses and address them right away
6. Memorization ? Yes, but…. UNDERSTAND CONCEPTS
7. Work with others
3
, Slides with white background:
course material
Slides with green background:
Problems. Solutions are in the slides notes in pptx
Slides with Yellow background:
optional / interesting information
Slides with blue background:
summary/chart
4
