Platinum Drugs for Cancer: How They Work

This lecture covers the importance of organic chemistry in everyday compounds, focusing on platinum-based cancer drugs. It explains the mechanism of action of these drugs, their side effects, and the development of new versions to overcome drug resistance. Additionally, it discusses the cross-coupling catalysis of metals to modify aromatic compounds, emphasizing the dominance of palladium as a catalyst and ongoing research to replace it with cheaper or less toxic metals. The lecture also summarizes key concepts related to alkene and alkyne nomenclature, orbital systems, stability of carbocations, and various reactions involving alkenes and alkynes.