OCR Chemistry Organic Chemistry Revision Notes

• 1Organic compounds primarily contain carbon and hydrogen, often with oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens.
• 2Functional groups determine the chemical properties and reactivity of organic molecules.
• 3Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different structures or spatial arrangements.
• 4Reactions in organic chemistry include substitution, addition, elimination, and rearrangement.
• 5Spectroscopy techniques such as NMR and IR are essential for identifying organic compounds.

Organic chemistry focuses on compounds that contain carbon. These compounds can have different structures and properties based on their functional groups, which are specific groups of atoms that determine how they react. Understanding organic chemistry helps us learn about everything from the food we eat to the medicines we take.