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Unit 3: Alkanes, cycloalkanes, and functional groups

About this unit

The properties of organic molecules depend on the structure, and knowing the names of organic compounds allow us to communicate with other chemists. We'll be learning about different aspects of molecular structure, including common functional groups and conformations.