Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Concepts

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This book is intended for beginning students, both chemistry majors and other students who require it for their program. The material is presented in a concise and student-friendly way, without the inclusion of topics unnecessary at that level. A complete section is designed to lead students through the naming of organic compounds in a self-taught manner. Reactions are grouped by mechanistic type and stereochemistry is emphasized throughout. An introduction to the spectroscopic methods used for structure determination is included. Problems are included at each stage and new in this edition are complete answers to the problems as well as an introduction to the molecules of nature. Explains organic chemistry in an accessible manner by evolving from simple to complex. Includes a section of problems at the end of each chapter to support understanding. Updated throughout and with a new chapter on the Chemistry of Nature. Preface 1st Edition Preface 2nd Edition Organic Chemistry: The Fundamental Truths Contents Part I: Fundamentals 1 Introduction 2 The Simplest Organic Molecules – The Hydrocarbons 3 The Shapes of Organic Molecules – Stereochemistry 4 Reactions – Basic Principles (or Where, Why, What, How Fast, and How Far) 5 Reactions of Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes 6 More Stereochemistry and Another Reaction Type – Nucleophilic Substitution 7 Alcohols and Ethers, Amines, and Alkyl Halides. Introduction to Carbonyl Compounds (Aldehydes, Ketones) 8 More Carbonyl Chemistry – Acids and Their Derivatives 9 Aromatic Compounds – Benzene and Its Derivatives. Resonance as a Force Majeure 10 Organic Nitrogen Compounds – Amines and Amides 11 Introduction to Spectroscopy 12 Elimination Reactions 13 Introduction to the Molecules of Nature Appendix: Answers to Problems From Part I Part II: The Naming of Organic Compounds 14 Introduction 15 Basic Principles 16 Alkenes, Alkynes, and Compounds With Rings 17 More Stereochemistry – The CIP System 18 Functional Groups 19 Aromatic Compounds Appendix: Answers to Problems From Part II Index