COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
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CHM 121
General Organic Chemistry
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Omega- 2014/2015
Dr. Ajani, O.O (Coordinator)
Dr. Mordi, R.C
Dr. Olugbuyiro, J.A.O
Tuesday 12noon -2 p.m
Lecture Theater 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course gives introduction to organic chemistry and its importance. It reflects on qualitative and
quantitative analyses of organic compounds. It reviews the principles of structure and bonding that will be
useful as you learn about the chemistry of carbon compounds. This lecture uses the families of
hydrocarbons known as alkanes, alkenes and alkynesto introduce the concepts of structure and
nomenclature in organic chemistry. The course introduces other functional groups in organic chemistry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The skills you will learn in this lecture should enable you to:
Explain the various purification techniques used for organic compounds
Calculate the empirical formula and molecular formula of an organic compound from the
data of the quantitative analysis
Describe the difference between ionic and covalent bonding
Understand the sp3,sp2, sp orbital hybridization bonding models
Explain homologous series
Identify functional groups in a given organic compounds
Explain the term isomerism, understand the difference between constitutional isomers and
stereoisomers
Recognize the hydrocarbon families, functionally substituted derivatives of alkanes, alkenes,
alkynes, aromatics, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, monocarboxylic acids, amines, amides and
classes of compounds containing the carbonyl group
Give the IUPAC names of the classes of organic compounds
Write structural formula for any organic compound, given the IUPAC name
Write a chemical equation for the preparation of a typical class of organic compound
State and write chemical equations for chemical rxns of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes,
alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides.
METHODS OF LECTURE DELIVERY/TEACHING AIDS
Lecture Delivery
Guided instruction
Demonstration and illustration
Class discussion
Class exercise
Home work
Teaching Aids
Lecture notes
White board
Electronic board
Overhead projector
E-learning: moodle
COURSE OUTLINE
Dr. Ajani, O.O
Module 1
Homologous series, Functional Groups and Isomerism
Week 1
Homologous series, identification, test and inter-conversion of functional groups,
Isomerism
Module 2
Structure and Bonding
Week 2
Detection of elements, determination of structure of organic compounds
Ionic and covalent bonding; sp3 hybridization, sp2 and sp orbital hybridization, bonding
in organic compounds
Module 3
Introduction, Purification and Isolation of Organic Compounds
Week 3
Purification techniques Qualitative; quantitative analyses of
organic
compounds,
characterization of products
Dr. Olugbuyiro, J.A.O
Module 4
Hydrocarbons Families: Alkanes
Week 4
Alkanes –definition, nomenclature, preparation, properties & uses
Isomerism-constitutional isomers and stereoisomer
Cycloalkanes- nomenclature, preparation, properties& their derivatives
Module 5
Alkenes
Weeks5-6
Alkenes-definition, nomenclature, preparation
Alkenes- isomerism, properties and uses
Module 6
Alkynes
Week 7
Alkynes- definition, nomenclature, preparation, isomerism, properties and uses
Dr. Mordi, R.C
Module 7
Week 8
Aromatics hydrocarbons, halo- alkanes; Alcohols, aldehydes & ketones;
monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives
Aromatics hydrocarbons, halo- alkanes:definition, nomenclature, preparation, properties
& uses
Week 9
Mid Term Test
Week 10
Week 13
Introduction to Alcohols, aldehydes & ketones:definition, nomenclature, preparation,
properties & uses
Introduction to monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives:definition, nomenclature,
preparation, properties & uses
Amines and amides
Week 14
Revision and Evaluation
Weeks 11-12
METHOD OF GRADING
1. Continuous Assessment
i) Assignment
ii) Test 1
iii) Test 2
30 marks
10 marks
10 marks
10 marks
2. Examination
70marks
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CLASS BEHAVIOUR
Please note the following:
Compulsory 75% class attendance
Eating and chewing are prohibited in the classroom
All class assignments to be submitted promptly
Pay attention to class work
Active participation in all activities
No Academic dishonesty - Plagiarism, Improper collaboration in group work,
copy or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations
TOPICS FOR ASSIGNMENTS
1. In the qualitative test for the presence of sulphur in an organic sample, Lead sulphide is
produced. What is its colour?
2. A mixture of naphthalene is mistakenly mixed with table salt. Which of these methods is best
used to recover naphthalene?
(a) filtration (b) solvent extraction (c) sublimation (d) evaporation
3. A qualitative analysis of papaverine showed carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. A quantitative
analysis gave 70.8% C, 6.2% H and 4.1% N. Calculate the empirical formula of papaverine
(a) C21H20O4N (b) C20H21O4N
(c) C10H10O4N (d) C21H20ON4
4. Combustion of 6.15mg of a compound gave 20.47mg of CO2 and 8.36mg of H2O. What is its molecular
formula if its molecular mass is 84?
5.How many sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds can you find in propyne?
6. Oxidation of Butan-1-ol in excess of acidified KMnO4 gives …….
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4 / H ( excess )
CH 3CH 2CH 2CH 2OH KMnO
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 ?
7. Which of the following isomerisms will not occur within the same
homologous series?
(a) Positional (b) functional group (c) chain (d) optical
8. In the qualitative test for the presence of sulphur in organic sample, lead sulphide is produced. What is
its colour? (a) yellow (b) prussian blue (c) Black (d) Purple
9. The regioselectivity of dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides follows the(a)Markovnikov’rule
(b)Baeyer’s rule (c)Zaitsev rule (d) Syn stereochemistry
10. Gideon reacted propene with conc. H2SO4 then warmed the solution with dilute HCl to give final
product of
(a) propane (b) chloropropane (c)propanol
(d) propyne
COVENANT UNIVERSITY VISION/GOAL ALIGNMENT
The course promotes good academic mentality and gingers students towards systematic approach to issues as
scientists.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES/ INDUSTRY RELEVANCE
The course exposes students to the principles and importance of organic chemistry. Economic uses and industrial
applications of the direct products and by-products of the notable chemical reactions are extolled.
RECOMMENDED READING
1. Principles of organic Chemistry, latest ed. Peter R.S. Murray, Heinemann, London
2. Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 4th ed. A. Streitwieser, C.H. Heathcock, C.H., E.M. Kosower QD251.2.S76
1992
3. Organic Chemistry, 5th ed. F.A. Carey, McGraw Hill, NY
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