Overview
Description
Stereoisomerism, molecular symmetry, chirality, optical activity, torsional isomerism, conformations of cyclic and acyclic molecules, stereoselectivity and stereospecificity, chiral discrimination, stereochemical methods.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- explain fundamental concepts of topicity and chirality of organic molecules.
- describe molecular stereochemistry using precise definitions of stereochemical vocabulary.
- articulate the differences and interplay between conformation and stereochemistry.
- quantify the kinetic and thermodynamic factors that dictate conformational preferences and stereocontrol.