Structure
- Bonding, hybridization, and resonance
- Nomenclature
- Conformations
- Stereochemistry and chirality
Organic chemistry · University
Organic chemistry tutoring built on mechanisms, not memorization.
Organic chemistry becomes manageable once you can follow the electrons. Krsna Academy tutors teach the small set of patterns that explain most reactions, so you can reason through a problem you have not seen before.
Organic chemistry topics we tutor
Organic Chemistry I and II for science, pre-med, pharmacy, and engineering students, plus the organic unit in Grade 12 and IB Chemistry.
Mechanisms
- Curved-arrow notation
- Acids and bases in organic chemistry
- Substitution and elimination: SN1, SN2, E1, E2
- Addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes
Functional groups
- Alcohols and ethers
- Aldehydes and ketones
- Carboxylic acids and derivatives
- Aromatic compounds and substitution
- Amines
Synthesis and spectroscopy
- Multi-step synthesis and retrosynthesis
- IR spectroscopy
- NMR spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
Where organic chemistry students most often get stuck
Too many reactions to memorize
There are fewer patterns than it seems. We group reactions by mechanism so each new one is a variation on something you already know.
SN1, SN2, E1, or E2
We build a decision process based on the substrate, the nucleophile or base, and the conditions.
Synthesis problems
Working backward from the product is a skill that improves with guided practice. We do a great deal of it.
How it works
One-to-one tutorials, online or in person.
Every tutorial is 60 minutes with one tutor and one learner. Use the interactive tuition estimate to explore a plan around the learner's level, programme, delivery, and continuity needs.
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Follow a visible plan
After each tutorial the learner has clear next steps, and parents can see what was covered and what is improving.
Questions, answered
The questions we hear most.
Can you help me prepare for an organic chemistry midterm or final?
Yes. The six-tutorial Exam Preparation Package works well for organic chemistry, because it leaves time for mechanism practice between sessions.
Do you cover the organic unit in high school chemistry?
Yes. We cover the organic chemistry units in Ontario SCH4U, BC Chemistry 12, Alberta Chemistry 30, and IB Chemistry.
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