Inhaltsangabe

1 A Review of General Chemistry: Electrons, Bonds, and Molecular Properties
2 Molecular Representations
3 Acids and Bases
4 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
5 Stereoisomerism
6 Chemical Reactivity and Mechanisms
7 Substitution Reactions
8 Alkenes: Structure and Preparation via Elimination Reactions
9 Addition Reactions of Alkenes
10 Alkynes
11 Radical Reactions
12 Synthesis
13 Alcohols and Phenols
14 Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides
15 Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
16 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
17 Conjugated Pi Systems and Pericyclic Reactions
18 Aromatic Compounds
19 Aromatic Substitution Reactions
20 Aldehydes and Ketones
21 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
22 Alpha Carbon Chemistry: Enols and Enolates
23 Amines
24 Carbohydrates
25 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
26 Lipids
27 Synthetic Polymers

Klappentext

Organic chemistry is not merely a compilation of principles, but rather, it is a disciplined method of thought and analysis. Success in organic chemistry requires mastery in two core aspects: fundamental concepts and the skills needed to apply those concepts and solve problems. Readers must learn to become proficient at approaching new situations methodically, based on a repertoire of skills. These skills are vital for successful problem solving in organic chemistry. Existing textbooks provide extensive coverage of, the principles, but there is far less emphasis on the skills needed to actually solve problems.