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General Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) I

Allgemeine Chemie I (OC)

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Andreas Bach
VVZ CR 3.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:24

Abstract

Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Classical structure theory, stereochemistry, chemical bonds and bonding, symmetry, organic thermochemistry, conformational analysis.

Objective

Introduction to the structures of organic compounds as well as the structural and energetic basis of organic chemistry.

Content

Introduction to the history of organic chemistry, introduction to nomenclature, learning of classical structures and stereochemistry: isomerism, Fischer projections, CIP rules, point groups, molecular symmetry and chirality, topicity, chemical bonding: Lewis bonding model and resonance theory in organic chemistry, description of linear and cyclic conjugated molecules, aromaticity, Huckel rules, organic thermochemistry, learning of organic chemistry reactions, intermolecular interactions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lecture notes can be downloaded.

Literature

- L. Eberson, A. Senning, Organische Chemie I, 2. bearbeitete Auflage, Verlag Chemie, 1983.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Chemie I (OC)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 7)
2 h weekly
exercise Allgemeine Chemie I (OC)
oder nach Vereinbarung
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Mon 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HCI E 2)
1 h weekly

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