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Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780470276105 | 047027610X

Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 8/16/2010

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Helps to develop new perspectives and a deeper understanding of organic chemistryInstructors and students alike have praised Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry because it motivates readers to think about organic chemistry in new and exciting ways. Based on the author's first hand classroom experience, the text uses complementary conceptual models to give new perspectives on the structures and reactions of organic compounds.The first five chapters of the text discuss the structure and bonding of stable molecules and rea... MOREctive intermediates. These are followed by a chapter exploring the methods that organic chemists use to study reaction mechanisms. The remaining chapters examine different types of acid-base, substitution, addition, elimination, pericyclic, and photochemical reactions.This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest findings in physical organic chemistry. Moreover, this edition features:New references to the latest primary and review literatureMore study questions to help readers better understand and apply new concepts in organic chemistryCoverage of new topics, including density functional theory, quantum theory of atoms in molecules, Marcus theory, molecular simulations, effect of solvent on organic reactions, asymmetric induction in nucleophilic additions to carbonyl compounds, and dynamic effects on reaction pathwaysThe nearly 400 problems in the text do more than allow students to test their understanding of the concepts presented in each chapter. They also encourage readers to actively review and evaluate the chemical literature and to develop and defend their own ideas.With its emphasis on complementary models and independent problem-solving, this text is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry.

Understanding organic structures and mechanisms form the basis of physical organic chemistry, and are necessary to grasping organic chemical reactions. A must-have resource for comprehending organic chemistry basics, Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry clearly explains the basic physical organic chemistry necessary to understand the synthetic applications. This second edition is updated throughout with modern concepts, revised references, and additional study questions to improve and guide student understanding. This second edition remains a definitive and easy to understand text for students and professionals in organic chemistry.

A must-have resource for comprehending organic chemistry basics, this book clearly explains the basic physical organic chemistry necessary to understand the synthetic applications.

Concepts and Models in Organic Chemsitry
Stereochemistry
Conformational Analysis and Molecular Mechanics
Applications of Molecular Orbital Theory and Valence Bond Theory
Reactive Intermediates
Methods of Studying Organic Reactions
Acid-Based Catalyzed Reactions
Concerted Reactions
Photochemistry
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FELIX A. CARROLL, PhD, is the Joseph R. Morton Professor of Chemistry at Davidson College. His research focuses on organic photochemistry and photophysics, kinetics, the synthesis and characterization of insect pheromone analogues, the correlation of molecular structure with physical properties, and the combustion characteristics of organic compounds. Dr. Carroll has published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature and was awarded a patent in the field of insect pheromones.

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