Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis
Aromatic compounds (6.1.1)
12 min read
Structure and bonding, nomenclature, and reactions of aromatic compounds.
Carbonyl compounds (6.1.2)
4 min read
The carbonyl group, nucleophilic addition reactions, oxidation and reduction between carbonyl-based functional groups, and testing for carbonyl compounds.
Carboxylic acids and esters (6.1.3)
3 min read
Properties and reactions of carboxylic acid, including esterification, hydrolysis of esters, formation of acyl chlorides, and reactions of acyl chlorides.
Amines (6.2.1)
4 min read
Basicity of amines and preparation of aromatic and aliphatic amines.
Amino acids, amides and chirality (6.2.2)
3 min read
Reactions of amino acids, amides and chirality.
Polyesters and polyamides (6.2.3)
6 min read
The formation and properties of polyesters and polyamides, including linking monomers to repeat units.
Carbon-carbon bond formation (6.2.4)
3 min read
Formation of new carbon-carbon bonds by the formation and onward reaction of nitriles. Alkylation of aromatic compounds via the Friedel-Crafts reaction.
Organic synthesis across A level (6.2.5)
8 min read
Planning, conducting, and predicting organic synthesis using content from across the full A level specification.
Qualitative analysis for organics (6.3.1)
4 min read
An overview of the qualitative tests available in organic chemistry.
Chromatography (6.3.1)
3 min read
Gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and interpretation of their results.
NMR spectroscopy (6.3.2)
8 min read
Interpreting and predicting proton and carbon-13 NMR spectra.
Combining spectroscopic techniques (6.3.2)
1 min read
Using a combination of techniques in analysis.