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The Student and Tutor reviewed isomerism in organic chemistry, covering constitutional, stereoisomers, and their subtypes like configurational, conformational, enantiomers, diastereomers, and meso compounds. They also practiced assigning R/S and E/Z configurations and worked through a series of practice problems to identify different isomer relationships. The Tutor offered to provide additional practice questions via email.

Student and Tutor reviewed Valence Bond Theory, sigma and pi bonds, and hybrid atomic orbitals, including sp, sp2, and sp3 hybridization. They also covered Molecular Orbital Theory, comparing it to VBT and discussing paramagnetism and bond order. The Student then completed a 50-question practice set on chemical bonding and molecular geometry. For the next session, they planned to discuss Intermolecular Forces, properties of liquids, phase transitions, and phase diagrams, in preparation for an upcoming exam.

The Student and Tutor reviewed various Chemistry topics, including ionization energy exceptions, electron configurations, and quantum numbers, by working through practice exam questions. The Student struggled with recalling specific rules, such as the order of electron removal and principles like Hund's rule, scoring 9 out of 25 on practice questions. They decided to schedule a follow-up session to focus on quantum numbers and further practice, with the Student planning to study the discussed rules thoroughly before the next meeting.

Student and Tutor commenced their Organic Chemistry sessions by covering fundamental IUPAC nomenclature, practicing naming various organic compounds, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyclic structures, and compounds with multiple functional groups. They focused on understanding functional group priority, E/Z stereochemistry, and the five key steps for systematic naming. The student is to send their syllabus, and the next session will cover isomers, with a strong emphasis on consistent practice to prepare for upcoming exams.

The Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive Organic Chemistry session, focusing on carboxylic acids. They practiced naming compounds, explored various preparation methods, and delved deep into understanding reaction mechanisms, including oxidation, nitrile hydrolysis, and Grignard reactions. The Student also practiced identifying appropriate reagents for different synthesis pathways. The session concluded with planning a mid-week follow-up to cover carboxylic acid derivatives and a final review for the Student's upcoming exam.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive review session focused on preparing for an upcoming Chemistry exam. They practiced various problems related to electron configuration, periodic table trends, and the application of quantum numbers. The session concluded with a plan to revisit earlier foundational chemistry modules in their next class.