Second Trimester
Lecture 2: Alkenes: Hydrogenation, Synthesis, and Alcohol Addition
I. Introduction to Alkenes
Definition and structure review
Importance in organic chemistry
II. Hydrogenation of Alkenes
Mechanism of hydrogenation reaction
Catalysts and conditions for hydrogenation
III. Synthesis via Hydrogenation
Applications and significance in synthesis
Stereochemistry considerations
IV. Addition of Water (Alcohol Addition)
Mechanism of hydration reaction
Acid-catalyzed vs. oxymercuration-demercuration
V. Practical Examples and Applications
Real-world applications of hydrogenation and alcohol addition
Chemical synthesis implications
VI. Conclusion
Recap of key points discussed
Importance of understanding alkene reactions