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Simran and a student from Modesto Junior College discussed Crystal Field Theory, covering d-orbital splitting in octahedral complexes, factors affecting splitting, and the spectrochemical series. The learner gained proficiency in determining electronic configurations for metal ions in complexes, considering both high spin and low spin scenarios, and calculating magnetic moments. Practice problems were assigned to reinforce the determination of electronic configurations, and the student will share their PowerPoint slides with Simran for future lessons.

Simran taught a student from California State University, Sacramento about conformations and conformational analysis, covering ethane and butane. The learner practiced drawing Newman projections and converting them to wedge-dash representations. The lesson concluded with a discussion about the end of the current enrollment.

Simran and a student from Joliet Junior College discussed the classification and nomenclature of hydrocarbons, specifically focusing on alkanes. The learner actively practiced naming alkanes and identifying the longest carbon chains with substituents, working through several examples. Simran assigned an assignment and will provide a PDF of the lesson materials, with plans to continue with more complex examples in the next class.

A recent chemistry lesson involved a discussion on conjugation and delocalization, focusing on identifying conjugated systems and drawing resonance structures. The learner, a student at California State University, Sacramento, practiced drawing the structure of benzene and learned about the rules for resonance. Their next lesson is scheduled for Thursday at 9:00 a.m., and the instructor suggested completing additional lectures before then.

Simran and Giordana's organic chemistry lesson focused on a detailed review of aromatic compounds, specifically benzene and its derivatives, along with their key reactions such as halogenation, nitration, and sulfonation. They also explored detergents, distinguishing between traditional soaps and synthetic types. The discussion further encompassed basic organic functional groups like alcohols and ethers, emphasizing their nomenclature and structure. Giordana and Simran also delved into benzene's stability, Hückel's rule, and specific naming conventions for substituted benzenes and alcohols.

Simran provided Giordana with an organic chemistry lesson that delved into aromatic compounds, alcohols, and ethers. Giordana actively practiced drawing structures and mastering the nomenclature of various compounds, including benzene derivatives and other functional groups. To reinforce the learning from this tutorial, Simran assigned practice questions and also offered to prepare custom study materials for Giordana's upcoming exam.