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The Tutor and Student reviewed the properties, preparation, and reactions of alkynes, comparing them to alkenes. They discussed hybridization, acidity, elimination reactions, reduction via hydrogenation (leading to alkanes, cis-alkenes, or trans-alkenes), hydrohalogenation, acid-catalyzed hydration (including tautomerization to ketones), and hydroboration-oxidation. The session prepared the Student for an upcoming exam covering these topics.

The Tutor and Student reviewed the concept of electrode potential, focusing on charge separation and its relation to oxidation and reduction. They practiced calculating cell potential under standard and non-standard conditions using the Nernst equation and discussed the standard representation of galvanic and electrolytic cells. The next steps involve practicing more problems and discussing specific types of electrochemical cells.

The tutor introduced electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, covering the mechanisms for bromination, nitration, sulfonation, Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and acylation. The tutor also began discussing activating and deactivating groups and their influence on reaction products, with plans to continue this in the next session.

The tutor and student worked through two quantitative problems involving pH calculations for acidic and basic solutions. They practiced using ICE tables and relevant equilibrium constants (K_A and K_B) to determine ion concentrations and ultimately the pH of the solutions. The student requested a follow-up session to further review these chemical equilibrium concepts.

The Tutor and Student reviewed stereochemistry concepts including E/Z isomerism and R/S configurations. They practiced assigning priorities, determining configurations from different representations like wedge-dash and Fischer projections, and discussed IUPAC nomenclature with stereochemical descriptors. The Student has an exam on Wednesday and plans to schedule another class.

The Tutor and Student reviewed dienes, the Diels-Alder reaction, elimination reactions, aromatic substitutions, carbocation stability, oxidation states, electrophilic addition, E/Z configuration, and Huckel's rule. The Student worked through assignment questions on these topics, focusing on reaction mechanisms and product predictions. The next session is planned for Thursday, with a follow-up text to confirm the timing.