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The Student and Tutor worked through NMR, IR, and mass spec problems to determine the structure of unknown organic compounds. The discussion included analyzing fragmentation patterns, interpreting integration values and splitting, and applying the degree of unsaturation formula. The session concluded with plans to meet twice the following week to prepare for a test.

The session covered equilibrium constant calculations, ICE tables, and Le Chatelier's principle. The student practiced problems related to these concepts to prepare for a test. The tutor recommended focusing on the relationship between reactants and products when applying Le Chatelier's principle.

The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed organic chemistry nomenclature, focusing on naming and drawing various organic compounds with different functional groups. They practiced problem-solving with complex structures and reinforced naming rules, including priority of functional groups. The session concluded with a brief look at skeletal structures and a discussion of upcoming quizzes and exams.

The tutor and student reviewed various organic chemistry concepts, including R/S and E/Z configurations, IUPAC nomenclature for complex molecules, conformational analysis, optical activity, and stereoisomerism. They practiced problem-solving using examples from the student's exam review material, with a focus on understanding and applying the rules systematically.

The Tutor and Student reviewed the principles and interpretation of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, covering chemical shift, integration, and multiplicity. They applied these concepts to identify functional groups and determine molecular structures by analyzing spectral data and integrating information from IR spectroscopy. The next session will cover mass spectrometry and further problem-solving.

The tutor and student reviewed concepts of chirality, including identifying chiral and achiral molecules and chiral centers. They practiced determining R and S configurations for various organic compounds and identifying enantiomers, with plans to continue this practice in the next session.