Organic Chemistry Exam Preparation

These flashcards cover key concepts related to carbocations, transition states, stability of free radicals, constitutional isomers, reagents in organic reactions, and keto-enol tautomerism.

Carbocation

A positively charged carbon species that is an intermediate in some organic reactions.

Transition State

A molecular structure that exists at the highest energy point along the reaction pathway.

Stability Ranking of Free Radicals

Free radicals can be ranked based on their stability; tertiary radicals are more stable than secondary, which are more stable than primary.

Constitutional Isomers

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different connectivity of atoms.

Reagents

Substances used to cause a chemical reaction, often seen in organic transformations.

Keto-Enol Tautomerism

The chemical equilibrium between a keto form (a carbonyl group) and its enol form (an alcohol).