Chocolate Chemistry: Organic Chemistry in Daily Life

This lecture discusses the importance of organic chemistry in everyday life, focusing on chocolate chemistry. It covers the composition of different types of chocolate, including dark, milk, and white chocolate, highlighting the cocoa solids and their effects. The instructor explains the presence of theobromine in dark chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, and the role of phenethylamine in enhancing mood. The lecture also delves into the chemical reactions involved in the addition of strong acids to alkenes, illustrating the Markovnikov rule and regioselectivity in these reactions. The significance of hyperconjugation and carbocation rearrangements in determining reaction pathways is also addressed. The lecture emphasizes the practical applications of these concepts in understanding the chemistry behind common substances like chocolate, making it relevant to both chemistry students and enthusiasts.