Description Organic Chemistry helps students understand the structure of organic molecules by helping them understand the how and why of organic chemistry.
Organic Chemistry, Fourth Edition, was written to students by two expert teachers, with an emphasis on understanding, not memorization. The authors employ a conversational writing style that is instructive and interesting to read.
Jones and Fleming take the time to not only explain the basics but also coach students through the tough parts of the subject. They do this by pointing out common mistakes that students make and providing expert advice on solving problems.
Whether a student reads the book from beginning to end, or uses the text as a reference, the authors have developed innovative pedagogy to meet their needs, and an art and media program to help students visualize each process.
Table of Contents
1 Atoms and Molecules; Orbitals and Bonding
2 Alkanes
3 Alkenes and Alkynes
4 Stereochemistry
5 Rings
6 Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Amines, Ethers, and Their Sulfur-Containing Relatives
7 Substitution and Elimination Reactions:The SN2, SN1, E1, and E2 Reactions
8 Equilibria
9 Additions to Alkenes 1
10 Additions to Alkenes 2 and Additions to Alkynes
11 Radical Reactions
12 Dienes and the Allyl System: 2p Orbitals in Conjugation
13 Conjugation and Aromaticity
14 Substitution Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
15 Analytical Chemistry: Spectroscopy
16 Carbonyl Chemistry 1: Addition Reactions
17 Carboxylic Acids Carbonyl
18 Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids: Acyl Compounds
19 Chemistry 2: Reactions at the α-Position
20 Special Topic: Reactions Controlled by Orbital Symmetry
21 Special Topic: Intramolecular Reactions and Neighboring Group Participation
22 Special Topic: Carbohydrates
23 Special Topic: Amino Acids and Polyamino Acids (Peptides and Proteins)