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PublisherCengage Learning

ISBN-100618072136

ISBN-139780618072132

eBay Product ID (ePID)52887959

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Book TitleOrganic Chemistry : an Introduction Emphasizing Biological Connections

Number of Pages778 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2001

TopicGeneral, Chemistry / Organic

IllustratorYes

GenreScience

AuthorI. David Reingold

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight59.3 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsThe writing style...will certainly distinguish...this text from others in the field...this [style] will likely go a long way in easing a students fear of organic chemistry.... The style of writing works especially well for topics that require a lot of logical thought. For example, the section on multi-step synthesis (Ch. 10) is very successful in teaching students the best way to approach such problems.|9780618072132|, The strengths of this text are that it delivers the material to become proficient in...all the important areas. The text excels in the areas of developing deductive reasoning (as compared with rote memorization), atomic and molecular structure, analytical techniques, the use of everyday examples, and the type of problems employed (require much thought and understanding to solve). Also, the non-threatening writing style encourages students to work along with the author and details why it is in their best interest to care about this material. It is also very refreshing and may go a long way toward instilling the concept that a student's education is a task for both the teacher and student to undertake mutually. The examples help the student appreciate that organic chemistry is a very important subject for understanding life and also society. I think this style will be a key factor in this book's success, and I believe you have a winner here., I do agree with the idea that teaching organic chemistry to first year students has some advantages. It does turn out to be less background-dependent than most general chemistry courses. It does present new and interesting material which is of interest to many students. It is less abstract and mathematical than principles courses.

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Table Of ContentContents 1. Basic Concepts I. Elements II. Atoms 2. Electronic Structure I. Light and Energy II. Atoms and Light III. The Periodic Table 3. Bonding I. Ionic Compounds II. Covalent Bonds 4. Molecular Shapes: Hybridization I. Molecular Orbitals 5. Polarity and Intermolecular Forces I. Polar Bonds II. Polar Molecules III. Intermolecular Forces 6. Quantities in Chemistry I. The Problem with Numbers II. Doing It with Chemicals 7. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes I. Nomenclature II. Acyclic Alkanes: Conformational Analysis III. Cycloalkanes 8. Acids and Bases I. Definitions II. Strengths of Acids and Bases III. How to Use These Numbers IV. Lewis Acids and Bases 9. Reaction Intermediates I. Intermediates 10. Alkenes I I. Nomenclature II. Physical Properties III. Energetics IV. Reactions 11. Alkenes II I. Rearrangements II. Bromination III. Magic Reactions IV. Synthesis Revisited 12. Alkynes I. Nomenclature II. Properties III. Reactions 13. Substitution Reactions I. Nomenclature of Halides and Alcohols II. Reactivity III. Substitution Reactions of Halides IV. Substitution Reactions of Alcohols V. Synthesis Revisited, Yet Again 14. Structure Determination I. Mass Spectrometry II. Spectroscopy 15. Chirality I. Planes of Symmetry and Chirality II. Stereocenters III. Enantiomers IV. Absolute Stereochemistry V. Compounds with Multiple Stereocenters VI. Generating Pure Enantiomers VII. Analyzing Mixtures of Enantiomers: Enantiomeric Excess VIII. Stereochemistry of Substitution Reactions 16. Elimination Reactions I. E1 Reactions II. E2 Reactions III. Competition with Substitution Reactions IV. Dehydration Reactions V. Creation of Triple Bonds 17. Alcohols and Ethers I. Alcohols II. Thiols III. Ethers IV. Epoxides 18. Carbonyl Chemistry I: Aldehydes and Ketones; Carbohydrates I. Nomenclature II. Properties III. Preparation IV. Reactions V. Carbohydrates 19. Carbonyl Chemistry II: Carboxylic Acids, Acid Chlorides, Anhydrides, and Esters I. Carboxylic Acids II. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives 20. Carbonyl Chemistry III: Reactions Involving the a Carbon I. Enols II. Enolate Anions III. Alkylation of Acids and Esters: The Malonic Ester Synthesis. Decarboxylation 21. Metabolic Transformations: The Logic of Biological Reaction Sequences I. The Five Enzyme Reactions II. Glycolysis III. Transition IV. TCA Cycle V. Energy Budget VI. Keeping Track of Carbon Atoms VII. Summary 22. Nitrogen Chemistry: Amine, Imines, and Amides; Protein Structure I. Amines II. Imines III. Amides 23. Aromatic Chemistry: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution; Nucleic Acid Structure I. Aromaticity II. Nomenclature III. Structure IV. Properties V. Reactions VI. Biological Aromatic Compounds Afterword Appendix

SynopsisThis text directly addresses the needs of pre-med and life science majors enrolled in introductory chemistry courses by introducing organic chemistry in the first year. Since organic chemistry does not draw heavily on quantitative problem-solving, teaching organic chemistry in the first year can help students with weak math backgrounds. The book's content assumes no previous college-level chemistry.