CH 234 Study Guide - Decarboxylation, Nucleophilic Addition, Enol
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The exam will cover everything that we"ve discussed in class through friday (3/13). Note, that we have not necessarily covered everything that was in these sections. If it was not discussed in class, you will not be responsible for it. Also remember, that material from exams 1 and (chapters 14-19) as well as 231 may be needed for this exam. Listed below are topics that are of particular importance. This is not an exclusive list of what might be on the test, but outlines the things i consider particularly important. Nomenclature: you are not responsible for naming complex molecules. You should be familiar with the basic naming conventions for the functional groups we"ve discussed (acids, nitriles, and the carboxylic acid derivatives). You should also know the structure of a malonic ester or acetoacetic acid ester. Acid-base chemistry: you do not need to know specific pka values.
