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Episode 62: Organic Chemistry Demystified
Episode 62: Organic Chemistry Demystified
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2014
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Podcast episode
Description
An overview of organic chemistry, beginning with a discussion of the nature of organic compounds, the history of vitalism and its influence on the development of organic chemistry, and what makes carbon so special. I then discuss some important concepts in organic chemistry, including IUPAC nomenclature, functional groups, aromaticity, fullerenes, polymers, and organic synthesis. Recommended prelistening is Episode 15: Chemical Bonding, and Episode 23: Chemical Reactions.
Released:
Jun 1, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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