Chemistry · Structure 3: Classification of matter

S3.2 — Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds

Chemistry · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. Representing organic molecules

   The types of organic formula and interconverting between them.

2. Functional groups and homologous series

   The functional groups and homologous series, and trends in their physical properties.

3. IUPAC naming and isomers

   Naming organic compounds and recognizing structural isomers.

4. Stereoisomerism

   Cis–trans isomerism and optical isomerism around a chiral carbon.

5. Spectroscopy: MS, IR and NMR

   Deducing structures from mass spectra, infrared spectra and ¹H NMR.