Electrostatic potential maps of carbanions, derived computationally to provide an indication of charge localization. Red indicates negative; blue indicates positive. (Image courtesy of Professor Barbara Imperiali.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Kimberly Berkowski
Prof. Sarah O’Connor
MIT Course Number
5.12
As Taught In
Spring 2005
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This subject deals primarily with the basic principles to understand the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Emphasis is on substitution and elimination reactions and chemistry of the carbonyl group. The course also provides an introduction to the chemistry of aromatic compounds.
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