Physical organic chemistry

Teacher(s)

Robiette Raphaël;

Language

English
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Main themes

This course is aimed to a synthesis of various notions related to physical organic chemistry and already introduced in the various courses from the preceding years.
It also gives an introduction to some selected physico-chemical tools used in the elucidation of reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry.

The main themes are :
- Structure -activity relationships in organic chemistry
- Electronic and sterics effects
- Influence of the reaction media in organic chemistry
- Stereoelectronic effects in organic chemistry

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	The aim of this course is to introduce important notions and concepts selected in the field of physical organic chemistry. One of the goals of this course is to use those notions for a better understanding of reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, the structure of reaction intermediates and transition states, and a deeper understanding of the molecular interactions which can influence chemical reactivity.

Content

The course is build around the following chapter :
1. Reminders
2. Stereoelectronic effects
3. Linear Free Energy Relationships (LFER)
4. Mechanistic studies

Evaluation methods

Written exam which can be completed by an oral exam

Other information

Background required: knowledge of organic chemistry from the previous years (Bachelor of Chemistry) and LCHM2140

Online resources

Review articles as well as the slides of the course are available on moodle.
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=7943

Bibliography

Le cours ne fait appel à aucun support particulier qui serait payant et jugé obligatoire.
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The course does not use any particular material that would be paid for and considered mandatory.

Teaching materials

• Slides (disponibles sur moodle)

Faculty or entity

CHIM