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CHEM 4400 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms (3)


(Formerly CHEM 440). A selective treatment of theoretical and mechanistic aspects of organic chemistry. Course includes an introduction to molecular orbital theory and its application to bonding. Aromatic, pericyclic elimination, and addition reactions are thoroughly treated. Emphasis is on reaction mechanism. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2020, 2021 , CHEM 3220, 3221 . Offered only in fall.