Helps to develop new perspectives and a deeper understanding of
organic chemistry
Instructors 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 reactive 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 literature
* More study questions to help readers better understand and apply
new concepts in organic chemistry
* Coverage 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 pathways
The 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.
Table des matières
Chapter 1 Fundamental Concepts of Organic Chemistry 1
Chapter 2 Stereochemistry 11
Chapter 3 Conformational Analysis and Molecular Mechanics 27
Chapter 4 Applications of Molecular Orbital Theory and Valence
Bond Theory 35
Chapter 5 Reactive Intermediates 53
Chapter 6 Methods of Studying Organic Reactions 63
Chapter 7 Acid and Base Catalysis of Organic Reactions 69
Chapter 8 Substitution Reactions 79
Chapter 9 Addition Reactions 91
Chapter 10 Elimination Reactions 101
Chapter 11 Pericyclic Reactions 111
Chapter 12 Photochemistry 127
A propos de l’auteur
Felix A. Carroll, Ph D, 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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