CHEM 12051

>< Type/Status : Compulsory
>< Title : Organic Chemistry Laboratory
>< Pre-requisites : CHEM 11021
>< Co-requisites : CHEM 12042
>< Objectives : Proficiency of skills in qualitative analysis, purification techniques and characterization of organic compounds.
>< Course Content :

Functional group analysis, crystallization, melting point and boiling point determination, separation, derivatization of organic compounds and micro scale organic reactions.

>< Process : A 3 hour laboratory class per week
>< Scheme of Evaluation : Continuous assessment and end of course examination
>< Recommended Reading :
1. Pavia, D. L., Lampman, G. M., Kriz, G. S. and Engel, R. G. (1990), Introduction to Organic laboratory Techniques, 2nd edition, Saunders.
2. Moting, J. R., Mofrrill, T. C., Hammond, C. N. and Neckers, D. C. (1999), Experimental Organic Chemistry, Freeman.
3. Mayo, D. A., Pike, R. M. and Butcher, S. S. Microscale Organic Laboratory, 3rd edition, John Wiley.

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