What This Document Is
This is a workshop assignment designed to reinforce key concepts from Stony Brook University’s Organic Chemistry I (CHE 321) course. Specifically, this is Part One of Workshop Two, focused on foundational principles in conformational analysis and stereochemistry. It’s structured as a preparatory exercise, intended to be completed *before* attending a workshop session to maximize learning and participation. The assignment requires independent work and model building to solidify understanding.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is crucial for students enrolled in CHE 321 who are looking to build a strong foundation in organic chemistry. It’s particularly beneficial for those who learn best by applying concepts through practice problems. Completing this workshop preparation will enhance your understanding during the live workshop session, allowing you to engage more effectively with the material and your peers. It’s best utilized *before* the scheduled workshop date to ensure you’re ready to discuss and explore the topics in detail.
Topics Covered
* Constitutional Isomerism – identification and naming
* Chirality – determining chiral centers within molecules
* Cyclohexane Conformations – drawing and visualizing chair conformations
* Stereochemistry – understanding cis/trans designations
* Heats of Combustion – relating structure to energy content of hydrocarbons
What This Document Provides
* A series of targeted exercises designed to test your understanding of core concepts.
* Opportunities to practice drawing organic structures, including cyclohexane rings.
* Problems requiring the application of learned principles to analyze hydrocarbon properties.
* A framework for building molecular models to visualize three-dimensional structures.
* A preparatory step to maximize your learning experience during the associated workshop session.
