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Hybridization of carbon and other elements in the functional groups. Nomenclature and physical properties. Ultraviolet spectroscopy, infrared, magnetic nuclear resonance (MNR). Isomers and stereo isomers, optical isomers. Absolute and relative configuration. Intermediary reactions: harmonized reactions, steps, radicals, polymerization, substitution, elimination and addition. Aromatic systems. Organic synthesis. Linear and convergent synthesis. Retro-synthetic pathways. Specific reactions of functional groups and the concept of protector groups. Reactions forming carbon-carbon chains, oxidation and reduction reactions. Asymmetric induction. Nitrogen and heterocyclic compounds. Alkaloids. Carotenoids and flavinoids. Carbon hydrates, steroids, nucleic acids, amino acids and proteins, lipids. Synthetic polymers, classification and how to create them.