Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry

The two columns on the right are the main Table of Contents. An Alphabetical Index is at the bottom of the page.

At various points throughout this text, links to supplementary information or special topics will be located in shaded boxes of this kind.

General Principles

Structure & Bonding

Intermolecular Forces

Chemical Reactivity

Aromaticity

Nomenclature

Stereoisomers Part I

Stereoisomers Part II

Summary of Isomerism





Other Topics





Concerning Practice Problems

The practice problems provided as part of this text are chiefly interactive, and should provide a useful assessment of the reader's understanding at various stages in the development of the subject. Some of these problems make use of a Molecular Editor drawing application created by Peter.Ertl. To practice using this editor Click Here.

Since problem solving is essential to achieving an effective mastery of the subject, it is recommended that many more problems be worked. Most organic chemistry textbooks contain a broad assortment of suitable problems, and paperback collections of practice problems are also available. In addition, a large collection of multiple choice problems may be viewed Here.

The following button will activate a collection of problems concerning the reactivity of common functional groups.

The following web-sites provide nice collections of problems and answers:

Towson University-reaction quizzes and summaries

Ohio State University-electronic flashcards

University of Wisconsin-concept questions

UCLA-helpful advice

Notre Dame-spectroscopy problems

For a useful collection of study materials, including links to other sites, visit the Organic chemistry tool-kit. Prepared by Bob Hanson, St. Olaf College