Overview
Organic chemistry is the chemistry of life. It encompasses the study of compounds that exist in all living things and form the building blocks of life. Organic chemistry exists all around us and has numerous applications in healthcare, pharmacology, nutrition, and fuels.
An understanding of fundamental principles of organic chemistry is important in order to make real life applications. In this discussion, you will teach your classmates about a concept of organic chemistry that you have learned about in class. To do this, you will apply the SEE-I Method, an easy-to-use and methodical critical thinking technique that helps to clarify and communicate a concept or idea in four steps:
- State
- Elaborate
- Exemplify
- Illustrate
Please review the
SEE-I Guidelines and Example before you complete your post.
In your first post:
- Follow the SEE-I Method to explain one of these fundamental concepts of organic chemistry:
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols
- Carbonyl compounds
- Oxidation-reduction reaction
- Hydration reaction