General organic chemistry

These handwritten notes provide a comprehensive study of General Organic Chemistry, specifically focusing on the fundamental electronic effects that influence molecular behavior. The material outlines the three primary permanent effects—inductive effect, hyperconjugation, and resonance—while detailing how they dictate the stability of reactive intermediates like carbocations, carbanions, and free radicals. It includes hierarchical rankings of electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups, alongside practical applications for comparing the acidic and basic strengths of various organic compounds. Detailed diagrams illustrate bond cleavage mechanisms and orbital overlapping, which are essential for understanding how electrons shift within a molecule. Finally, the text features numerous practice problems and competitive exam questions designed to test a student's ability to predict chemical stability and reactivity.