Molecular composition and structure of organic compounds: determination and
calculation of empirical and molecular formulae, pictorial treatment of
hybridization. Organic Reaction Mechanisms: Bond formation and fission,
classification of reagents and reactions, reaction intermediates: Carbocations, free
radicals, carbanions. Substitution, additional and elimination reaction.
Stereochemistry Hydrocarbons: (aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic), structure and
nomenclature. Homologous series, and gradation of properties, preparation,
reactions.