Course Contents

Configuration and conformation of cyclic molecules: Stereochemistry and conformational analysis of cyclohexane system, Stereochemistry and conformational effects in small, common and medium Bicyclic and polycyclic fused rings systems. Bridged rings and sterochemical restrictions. Six-membered sp2 –hybridized cyclic systems. Reactions of small to medium mono and bicyclic ring systems. Chiroptical properties:

Course Synopsis

The learning objectives are: To learn about the chirality of small, medium bicyclic and polycyclic systems and related compounds with the help of models To compare the stereochemical structures of complex and simple molecules with respect to their arrangement, stability and reactivity To learn about mechanistic insight of strange stereochemistry of products

Course Learning Outcomes

To predict the stereochemistry of above stated molecule and related unseen molecules To understand the stereochemistry of natural compounds (steroids, terpenoids etc) To understand the role of transition state stereo perspective in the course of reaction