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The session focused on reactions involving Grignard reagents, including their use in synthesizing carboxylic acids, ketones, and aldehydes. The Student also reviewed Williamson ether synthesis, including retro-synthesis and Fisher esterification mechanisms. The session concluded with cyanohydrin formation and conversions of nitriles to other functional groups; the Student will cover lactone formation, Wittig reagents, and acetal/ketal formation in the next session.

The session covered cyclohexane conformations, ring flips, and stability, as well as cis/trans isomerism and boiling/melting point trends in cycloalkanes. The student practiced drawing chair conformations and ring-flipped structures, applying the concepts to textbook problems. The student was assigned homework problems to further practice these concepts.

The session focused on Lewis structures, resonance, and VSEPR theory, including determining molecular shapes and geometries. The student practiced identifying and applying these concepts to various molecules. The Tutor assigned interactive examples and skill-builder exercises for further practice.

The session focused on solving chemistry problems related to the ideal gas law. The Student practiced using different forms of the ideal gas equation to calculate volume, temperature, pressure, and moles. The tutor advised practicing problems independently to reinforce understanding and identify areas of difficulty.

The Tutor and Student discussed Lewis structures, electronic configurations, and ionic bonding. The Student practiced drawing Lewis structures for various elements and understanding how ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons. The next session is scheduled to cover covalent bonding and VSEPR theory.

During a recent lesson, the students reviewed reaction mechanisms involving NaBH4 and DMSO, clarifying the roles of reagents and leaving groups. They then practiced determining the number of H and C NMR signals based on molecular symmetry and atomic environments, using example structures. One of the learners, a resident of Tallahassee, was assigned additional practice problems on NMR spectroscopy.