The course will be based upon a problem-solving approach in order to develop the ability to interpret information concerning reaction mechanisms from experimental data. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course will enable the students

• to classify organic reactions mechanism on different basis
• to apply concepts of physical chemistry in order to solve organic reaction mechanism problems.
• to relate the structure of molecules with their reactivity
• to have an understanding of different reaction mechanisms common in organic reactions.

READINGS/BOOKS

1. E. V. Anslyn and D. A. Dougherty Modern physical organic chemistry , University Science, 2006.
2. N.S. Isaacs, Physical Organic Chemistry, Longmans, 1995.
3. D. E. Levy , Arrow Pushing in Organic Chemistry; Wiley, 2008.
4. R. B. Grossman, The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms, 2nd ed.; Springer, 2003.
5. Sykes, P., A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Longman Scientific and Technical/John Wiley, New York, (1985))

CONTENTS

Chemical reactions and energy changes; qualitative aspects of collision; transition state theories, rates and equilibria; tracer techniques, trapping of intermediated; interpretation of kinetic data; correlation of structure with reactivity; linear free energy relationship; stereochemical and stereoscopic evidences; study of reaction mechanism of some recent reactions.

LESSON PLAN

SYSTEM OF EVALUATION

• Mid Exam:   30%
• Final Exam: 50%
• Sessional ​    20% (Presentation, Assignment, Attendance, Participation etc,)

KEY DATES AND TIME OF CLASS MEETINGS

Starting Date: 02-11-2020

Time Table: MPhil-I (Regular, Session 2020-2022)

     Wednesday:    11:15 am - 12-45 pm 

     Thursday:        11:15 am - 12-45 pm