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OCR A-level Organic Chemistry

OCR Chemistry A (H432)15 topics103 lessons

Free OCR A-level Organic Chemistry revision for OCR Chemistry A (H432): 15 topics and 103 short lessons, each with R.E.C.I.P.E. recall steps and a quiz. The topics follow the OCR specification.

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1. Carbon

4 lessons

  1. Carbon
  2. Hydrocarbons
  3. Saturated Hydrocarbons
  4. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

2. Formulae

5 lessons

  1. Functional Group
  2. Homologous Series
  3. General Formula
  4. Types of Formulae
  5. Empirical and Molecular Formula

3. Naming and Isomerism

5 lessons

  1. IUPAC Nomenclature
  2. Types of Isomerism
  3. Structural Isomerism
  4. Stereoisomerism
  5. Optical Isomers

4. Bond breaking

3 lessons

  1. Homolytic Fission
  2. Heterolytic Fission
  3. Reaction Mechanisms

5. Reactions and Reactive Species

20 lessons

  1. Free radicals
  2. Nucleophiles
  3. Electrophiles
  4. Acids
  5. Bases
  6. Oxidising Agents
  7. Reducing Agents
  8. Substitution
  9. Addition
  10. Elimination
  11. Addition-Elimination
  12. Acid-Base Reactions
  13. Oxidation
  14. Reduction
  15. Combustion
  16. Cracking
  17. Reforming
  18. Condensation
  19. Hydrolysis
  20. Polymerisation

6. Alkanes

8 lessons

  1. Crude Oil
  2. Cracking and Reforming
  3. Complete Combustion
  4. Incomplete Combustion
  5. Oxides of Sulfur and Nitrogen
  6. Catalytic Converters
  7. Alternative Fuels
  8. Free Radical Substitution

7. Alkenes

11 lessons

  1. Alkenes
  2. Bonding in Alkenes
  3. Stereoisomerism in Alkenes
  4. Reactions of Alkenes
  5. Hydrogenation
  6. Reaction with Halogens
  7. Reaction with Hydrogen Halides
  8. Reaction with Steam
  9. Oxidation of Alkenes to Diols
  10. Addition Polymerisation
  11. Environmental Concerns

8. Alcohols

7 lessons

  1. Alcohols
  2. Physical Properties
  3. Classifying Alcohols
  4. Combustion and use as Fuels
  5. Oxidation
  6. Dehydration of Alcohols
  7. Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions

9. Halogenolkanes

6 lessons

  1. Halogenoalkanes
  2. Reactivity of Halogenoalkanes
  3. Nucleophilic Substitution - Hydrolysis
  4. Reaction with Ammonia
  5. Elimination
  6. Organohalogen compounds and the Environment

10. Benzene

6 lessons

  1. Benzene
  2. Benzene Structure
  3. Electrophilic Substitution Reactions
  4. Nitration of Benzene
  5. Halogenation of Benzene
  6. Phenol

11. Carbonyl Compounds

12 lessons

  1. Carbonyl Compounds
  2. Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
  3. Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketones
  4. Reaction with Hydrogen Cyanide
  5. Silver Mirror Test
  6. 2,4-DNP Test for Carbonyl Compounds
  7. Carboxylic Acids
  8. Esters
  9. Fats and Oils
  10. Health
  11. Acyl Chlorides
  12. Biodiesel

12. Nitrogen Compounds

7 lessons

  1. Amines
  2. Properties of Amines
  3. Basicity of Amines
  4. Synthesis of Amines
  5. Reactions of Amines as Bases
  6. Reactions of Amines as Nucleophiles
  7. Economic Importance of Amines

13. Amino Acids

5 lessons

  1. Amino-Acids
  2. Zwitterions
  3. Polypeptides
  4. Proteins
  5. Optical Isomerism

14. DNA

1 lessons

  1. DNA

15. Polymers

3 lessons

  1. Addition and Condensation Polymerisation
  2. Polyesters
  3. Polyamides