Question

how do you think organic chemistry..?

Answer 1

think?????? or do u mean learn....

Answer 2

yes. how.?

Answer 3

first understand the definition of organic chemistry and hydro-carbons
then understand how various families....alkanes, alkenes etc are named
then understand the various functional groups and the names of the compounds when these functional groups are attached
then learn naming of compounds by finding longest carbon chains and numbering of the carbon atoms in the chain
slowly build on these and at each step learn the rules well..

Answer 4

Organic chemistry is the world of synthesis and compounds. There are so many syntheses and compounds that it may seem monstrous. But every monster has its weakness somewhere, and so does the vastness of organic chemistry.
The vast number of organic reactions are governed by a few simple laws, which you shall have to learn. These laws help you learn reaction mechanisms, i.e. the way the reactants convert to products. After you know the basic laws, to find the result of a certain reaction, in the words of my friend, 'sit in the footsteps of a reactant molecule and feel what change it might undergo due to a reagent'.
I highly recommend Organic Chemistry by John Mcmurry as a useful guide in your journey. It will help you 'think' Organic chemistry.

Answer 5

In the quotation, it should be 'walk' instead of 'sit'

Answer 6

thank you.. alike both your anwsers.. but sometimes it hard to understand the mehanism of the reaction..

Answer 7

Review your fundamentals in general chemistry. If you dont understand any mechanism, tell me, I will make you understand.

Answer 8

okay, i will try.. how old are you..?

Answer 9

When you all get done could you look at mine

Answer 10

I recently turned 18...u?

Answer 11

You are really smart Mani Jha!

Answer 12

i currently 19. wow. younger than me. are you high scholl student.?

Answer 13

what is your answer qwerty90.?

Answer 14

My answer?

Answer 15

Yes, This will be my last year. you?

Answer 16

@Qwerty90 ,Thanks!

Answer 17

your problem @Qwerty90 . hehe. this is my 1st year in university in malaysia. where are you from @Mani Jha .?

Answer 18

Yes! You must love science and equations.. Im jut lucky if i can even get the concept of this stuff lol

Answer 19

http://openstudy.com/study?login#/updates/4f5f686ae4b0602be4397cad thats my problem. Is that you in your picture zikri

Answer 20

I am from India. Forget it, age doesn't matter for learning :)
@Qwerty90, I do love science because it is so related to our lives.

Answer 21

Oh yes! I am also really a music guy! is it awesome

Answer 22

yes @Qwerty90 . why.?

Answer 23

Ohh nothin just asking. This chemistry stuff is crazy

Answer 24

haha. sometimes it goes crazy but sometimes it is very fun and enjoy. depend on topic. i prefer chemistry than physics.

Answer 25

Really? I don't know.. I am a classical music guy, do you like music?

Answer 26

of course. i can play some instrumen. how old are you @Qwerty90 .?

Answer 27

Yay! another fan! What do you play? I play piano and clarinet but mostly conduct. I am 17

Answer 28

i can play malaysian traditional instrument like bonggo. do you know bonggo. can i add you in facebook.

Answer 29

Wow! bongo drums? I have heard of them but I have neber played them before. And Yes you can add me on facebook. What is your name? I dont' have a picture so it might be hard to find me. Who is your favorite composer

Answer 30

You still there?

Answer 31

my name is zikri akim mohmad. you can add me. i need to go, we will talk again soon. goodbye and take care. nice to know you @Qwerty90 and @Mani Jha.. see you later, add me in facebook.

Answer 32

Yes! same to you!