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The Tutor and Student reviewed the identification of chiral carbons and RNS isomers. They then thoroughly discussed the classification of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols and their respective oxidation and reduction reactions, including the use of various oxidizing and reducing agents. Future sessions will address further reactions as needed.

The Tutor and Student worked on identifying and differentiating stereoisomers, specifically enantiomers and diastereomers. They practiced assigning R and S configurations to chiral centers using priority rules and applied these concepts to various molecular examples. The next session will likely continue with stereochemistry or move into reaction mechanisms.

The session covered stereoisomerism, focusing on the differences between enantiomers and diastereomers and introducing the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog system for assigning R/S configurations. The Tutor and Student also reviewed the nomenclature rules for ethers and esters, with plans to practice these concepts further.

The student and tutor reviewed acid-base titrations, focusing on the equivalence point and pH calculations for weak acid-strong base and weak base-strong acid systems. They practiced setting up ICE tables to determine the pH at the equivalence point, with the tutor emphasizing the correct species to focus on for calculations.

The student and tutor worked through calculating pH for weak acid-weak base titrations. They practiced setting up ICE tables, using Ka and Kb values, and applying the quadratic formula to solve for concentrations at various points in the titration, including before the equivalence point, at the equivalence point, and after passing the equivalence point.

The tutor and student reviewed concepts related to chemical equilibrium, focusing on Le Chatelier's Principle and the reaction quotient (Q) versus the equilibrium constant (Keq). They also covered the definitions and differences between Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis acids and bases, with a particular focus on identifying conjugate acid-base pairs.