Organic Chemistry: The Role of Vitamins and Reactions

This lecture covers the importance of organic chemistry, focusing on vitamins and their chemical structures. The instructor discusses the essential nutrients required by the body, emphasizing that vitamins are organic compounds not synthesized in sufficient amounts by organisms. The lecture details the various vitamins, including their functions and the consequences of deficiencies. Additionally, the instructor compares bromination and chlorination processes, highlighting the advantages of bromination from a green chemistry perspective. The lecture includes a workshop segment where students analyze the bromination of alkanes, discussing the methodology and results in groups. The instructor also explains the significance of radical reactions and their applications in organic synthesis, particularly in the context of pharmaceuticals. The session concludes with a discussion on the reactivity of different molecular positions and the stability of radicals, providing insights into the mechanisms of organic reactions and their practical implications in chemistry.