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Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds: their structures, properties and reactions. It explains how molecules such as drugs, plastics, fuels and biological molecules are built and how they react, using reaction mechanisms that show how electrons move.
Organic chemistry help is one-to-one support from a tutor who explains each method step by step, works through problems from your own course and shows you how marks are awarded. At FLN Tutors it covers live online tutoring, worked homework solutions and guidance on organic chemistry assignments, so you understand the method and can use it yourself in the exam.
| What you need | Best option | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Regular lessons through a organic chemistry course | Live one-to-one tutoring | A tutor explains the method on a shared whiteboard at your pace |
| A few questions you are stuck on | Homework help | Step-by-step worked solutions you can learn from |
| A graded organic chemistry problem set or lab report | Assignment help | Tutor guidance, feedback and model workings within your university's rules |
This map lists the core organic chemistry topics, the point where students most often get stuck, and how a tutor helps you past it.
| Topic | Where students get stuck | How a tutor helps |
|---|---|---|
| Naming and functional groups | Choosing the main chain and numbering | IUPAC rules applied in a fixed order |
| Curly arrow mechanisms | Where arrows start and end | Arrows always start at electrons: a lone pair or a bond |
| Substitution and elimination | SN1, SN2, E1 or E2? | Decide using substrate, nucleophile or base, solvent and temperature |
| Stereochemistry | Assigning R/S and E/Z | CIP priority rules worked step by step |
| Carbonyl chemistry | Nucleophilic addition versus substitution | Compare aldehydes, ketones and acid derivatives |
| Aromatic chemistry | Electrophilic substitution and directing effects | Resonance structures for each substituent |
| Synthesis | Working backwards from the target | Retrosynthesis with a reaction summary map |
| Spectroscopy | Combining IR, NMR and mass spectra | A routine: formula, unsaturation, IR, then NMR |
Tutors cover school and university organic chemistry, working from your specification or module outline.
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Foundations | Bonding, hybridisation, functional groups, IUPAC naming, isomerism |
| Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes | Radical substitution, electrophilic addition, polymerisation |
| Haloalkanes and alcohols | Nucleophilic substitution, elimination, oxidation |
| Carbonyl compounds | Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, nucleophilic addition |
| Aromatic chemistry | Benzene, electrophilic aromatic substitution, directing effects |
| Nitrogen compounds | Amines, amides, amino acids and proteins |
| Stereochemistry | Chirality, R/S, E/Z, optical activity, enantiomers and diastereomers |
| Synthesis and analysis | Multi-step synthesis, chromatography, IR, NMR and mass spectrometry |
SN2 is a one-step reaction where the nucleophile attacks as the leaving group leaves, with inversion of configuration; SN1 goes through a carbocation, giving racemisation. The substrate and conditions decide which happens.
| Factor | Favours SN2 | Favours SN1 |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Methyl and primary | Tertiary (stable carbocation) |
| Nucleophile | Strong, such as OH⁻ or CN⁻ | Weak, such as water or alcohols |
| Solvent | Polar aprotic, such as acetone or DMSO | Polar protic, such as water or ethanol |
| Rate law | Rate = k[substrate][nucleophile] | Rate = k[substrate] |
| Stereochemistry | Inversion | Racemisation (mixture of both) |
Naming follows a fixed order: find the longest chain containing the main functional group, number it to give that group the lowest number, then name and number the substituents.
| Structure | Reasoning | IUPAC name |
|---|---|---|
| CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH₃ | Four-carbon chain; OH on carbon 2 | Butan-2-ol |
| CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃ | Five-carbon chain; methyl on carbon 3 from either end | 3-methylpentane |
| CH₃COCH₃ | Three carbons with a ketone on carbon 2 | Propan-2-one (acetone) |
| CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ | Ester from ethanoic acid and ethanol | Ethyl ethanoate |
Two calculations that come up in organic problem sets and lab reports.
| Question | Working | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Degree of unsaturation of C₆H₆ | (2C + 2 − H) ÷ 2 = (12 + 2 − 6) ÷ 2 | 4 (a ring and three C=C, as in benzene) |
| Degree of unsaturation of C₄H₈O | (8 + 2 − 8) ÷ 2 | 1 (one ring or one double bond, such as C=O) |
| 5.0 g of ethanol (M = 46.07 g/mol) gives 6.2 g of ethyl ethanoate (M = 88.11 g/mol), 1:1 ratio. Find the percentage yield. | Moles ethanol = 5.0 ÷ 46.07 ≈ 0.1085 mol; theoretical mass = 0.1085 × 88.11 ≈ 9.56 g | Yield = 6.2 ÷ 9.56 × 100 ≈ 64.8% |
In a lab report, explain the yield: an equilibrium reaction such as esterification, losses on transfer and purification all reduce it.
Combine the evidence in a fixed order rather than guessing from one spectrum.
Rank the four groups on the stereocentre by the Cahn–Ingold–Prelog rules (higher atomic number first), point the lowest-priority group away from you, then trace 1 → 2 → 3: clockwise is R, anticlockwise is S. If the lowest-priority group points towards you, reverse the answer.
Tutors match your level, syllabus and exam board, from school to PhD.
| Level | What you study | Matching help |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE and IGCSE | Crude oil, alkanes and alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids and polymers | GCSE AQA Chemistry, IGCSE Chemistry (Edexcel) |
| A-Level, IB and AP | Mechanisms, isomerism, carbonyl and aromatic chemistry, synthesis and spectroscopy | A-Level AQA Chemistry, A-Level Edexcel Chemistry, IB Chemistry HL, AP Chemistry |
| India (Class 12, JEE and NEET) | Haloalkanes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, amines, biomolecules | CBSE Class 12 Chemistry |
| Undergraduate (chemistry, pharmacy, biochemistry) | Organic I and II, mechanisms, stereochemistry, spectroscopy and synthesis | Organic Chemistry (Undergraduate), homework help, lab report help |
| Master's and PhD | Advanced synthesis, physical organic chemistry and research write-ups | Live tutoring and dissertation help |
Most lost marks in organic chemistry come from curly arrows and missing details in mechanisms.
| Mark-loser | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Arrows starting from atoms or charges | Start every arrow at a lone pair or a bond |
| Missing lone pairs and partial charges | Show the lone pair and δ+ or δ− where the mark scheme expects them |
| Wrong product of SN1 versus SN2 | Check the substrate and conditions first |
| Stereochemistry ignored | State inversion, racemisation or the E/Z outcome |
| Guessing structures from one spectrum | Use every spectrum and check each peak |
| Reagents and conditions missing in synthesis | Give reagent, solvent and conditions for every step |
Organic chemistry is assessed in several formats, and each one is marked on different things. Tutors help you understand the brief and the marking criteria before you start.
| Assessment | What markers look for |
|---|---|
| Exams | Correct mechanisms with curly arrows, structures, reagents and conditions |
| Problem sets | Accurate structures, clear reasoning and complete synthesis routes |
| Lab reports | Clear method, yield and purity data, spectra assigned and results discussed |
| Spectroscopy problems | A structure that fits every piece of spectral evidence |
| Research projects | Sound experimental work, characterisation and a clear write-up |
Organic chemists use drawing, modelling and database tools.
| Tool | What it is used for |
|---|---|
| ChemDraw or MarvinSketch | Drawing structures and mechanisms |
| Avogadro | Building and viewing 3D molecular models |
| MestReNova | Processing and analysing NMR spectra |
| SDBS (Spectral Database for Organic Compounds) | Free reference IR, NMR and mass spectra |
| Reaxys or SciFinder | Literature and reaction searches, where your library subscribes |
| Molecular model kits | Seeing stereochemistry in three dimensions |
Organic chemistry is central to chemistry, pharmacy, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and chemical engineering. Tutors link mechanisms to drug design, biological molecules and industrial processes.
Related: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry.
Organic chemistry is taught to similar core ideas worldwide, but grading, referencing and course structure differ. FLN tutors work from your own syllabus and handbook and schedule lessons in your time zone. Always follow your module handbook for referencing.
| Country | Where organic chemistry is studied | Grading | Referencing usually used |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | A-Level Chemistry, BSc and MChem Chemistry, pharmacy | GCSE 9–1, A-level A*–E; degrees First, 2:1, 2:2, Third | Harvard or a journal style |
| United States | AP Chemistry, college Organic Chemistry I and II, pre-med | Letter grades A–F and a 4.0 GPA scale | APA, CSE or ACS |
| Australia | Senior secondary chemistry and university organic units | HD, D, C, P at university; ATAR for school leavers | Harvard or APA |
| Canada | Grade 12 chemistry and university organic chemistry | Letter grades or percentages; GPA scales vary by province and university | APA or CSE |
| India | CBSE and ISC Class 12 Chemistry, JEE and NEET, BSc and B.Pharm | Board exam percentages; university CGPA, often on a 10-point scale | As your university specifies |
Students in Ireland, the Gulf, Europe, Africa and Asia can book the same help, with lessons in their own time zone.
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Yes. Tutors explain each mechanism with curly arrows step by step, showing why electrons move where they do, so you can apply the same logic to new reactions.
Look at the substrate first: methyl and primary favour SN2, tertiary favours SN1. Then check the nucleophile and solvent: strong nucleophiles and polar aprotic solvents favour SN2.
E2 is a single step needing a strong base and an anti-periplanar hydrogen; E1 goes through a carbocation and is favoured by weak bases, tertiary substrates and heat.
Find the longest chain containing the main functional group, number it to give that group the lowest number, then add substituents in alphabetical order with their positions.
Rank the groups by atomic number using the CIP rules, point the lowest priority away and trace the other three: clockwise is R, anticlockwise is S.
Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images; diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images, such as E and Z isomers or compounds with several stereocentres.
Work backwards from the target (retrosynthesis), identify the bonds and functional groups to change, then choose reagents for each step and check the order.
Count the signals for hydrogen environments, use chemical shift to identify them, integration for the number of hydrogens and splitting (n + 1 rule) for neighbouring hydrogens.
An IR spectrum shows which functional groups are present: for example, a broad O–H stretch around 3200 to 3550 cm⁻¹ or a sharp C=O around 1700 cm⁻¹.
Use (2C + 2 + N − H − X) ÷ 2. Each ring or double bond counts as 1 and each triple bond as 2.
Benzene's delocalised π electrons make it especially stable, so it undergoes substitution, which keeps the aromatic ring, rather than addition.
Yes. Tutors help you present yields, melting points and spectra and write a clear discussion. See lab report help.
Yes. Tutors cover mechanisms, isomerism, synthesis and spectroscopy for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and other boards, with past paper practice.
Yes. Tutors follow your course textbook and problem sets, from basic mechanisms to multi-step synthesis and spectroscopy.
Yes. Tutors link organic chemistry to drug structure, stability and reactivity for pharmacy and medicinal chemistry modules.
Tutors work from your course text, for example Clayden's Organic Chemistry, McMurry, Wade or Klein, and your lecture notes.
Learn mechanisms rather than memorising reactions one by one, group reactions by functional group and practise synthesis maps regularly.
Often, yes. Short sets can usually be explained the same day, depending on tutor availability.
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