Archive for December 8th, 2008

Organic Chemistry question: What is wrong with the following name?

Monday, December 8th, 2008
organic chemistry
The GMC asked:


Isobutanol

I know the IUPAC name is 2 Methyl 1 Propanol and the common name could be isobutyl alcohol, but what is wrong with isobutanol? Does that name somehow violate a nomenclature rule?
Tell that to my chem professor.

Chloe

Is taking organic chemistry over the summer frowned upon by medical schools?

Monday, December 8th, 2008
organic chemistry
Christopher R asked:


I am a very strong student, (3.77) at a state university in new york

Zachary

what math do I need to take organic chemistry and physics?

Monday, December 8th, 2008
organic chemistry
seth22rr asked:


I’m on a Pre-Med track, and I want to take as little math as possible!!!

Devin