Main description:

Based on the premise that many, if not most, reactions in organic chemistry can be explained by variations of fundamental acid-base concepts, this book provides a framework for understanding the subject that goes beyond mere memorization. Using several techniques to develop a relational understanding, this updated second edition helps students fully grasp the essential concepts at the root of organic chemistry. The chapters have been reorganized, and the book has been expanded to include additional topics such as green chemistry.

Contents:

Introduction Why Is an Acid-Base Theme Important? Bonding Alkanes, Isomers, and an Introduction to Nomenclature Functional Groups Acids, Bases, Nucleophiles and Electrophiles Chemical Reactions, Bond Energy, and Kinetics Rotamers and Conformation Stereoisomers: Chirality, Enantiomers, and Diastereomers Acid-Base Reactions of pi-Bonds. Addition Reactions Nucleophiles: Lewis Base-Like Reactions at Carbon Based-Induced Elimination Reactions Substitution and Elimination Reactions Can Compete Spectroscopic Methods of Identification Organometallic Reagents Carbonyl Compounds. Structure, Nomenclature, Reactivity Oxidation Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones Reduction Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and Acyl Substitution Aromatic Compounds and Benzene Derivatives Enolate Anions: Acyl Addition and Acyl Substitution Difunctional Molecules: Dienes and Conjugated Carbonyl Compounds Pericyclic Reactions Disconnections and Synthesis Heteroaromatic Compounds Multi-Functional Compounds: Amino Acids, and Peptides Multi-Functional Compounds: Carbohydrates