Foundations of Organic Chemistry

The numerous diagrams used throughout ... are clear! concise and informative. A good reading material for first year organic chemistry students and good value for money.'N. Peerzada! Chemistry in Australia! March 1994 Zusammenfassung Advanced school students and beginning undergraduates will find this book a readable and stimulating summary of the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The first three chapters introduce some basic physical chemistry! and lay the groundwork for the mechanistic organic chemistry covered later in the book. The importance of bonding and mechanism are stressed throughout! and students are encouraged to apply their chemical knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations inorder to develop and sustain their interest. A wide range of examples including natural products and pharmaceuticals is included! with the final chapter exploring some new developments and providing an introduction to current research. Klappentext Advanced high-school and beginning undergraduate students will find this book a readable and stimulating summary of the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The first three chapters introduce basic physical chemistry and lay the groundwork for the mechanistic organic chemistry covered later in the book. The importance of bonding and mechanisms are stressed throughout! and students are encouraged to apply their chemical knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations in order to develop and sustain their interest. The wide range of examples includes natural products and pharmaceuticals! with the final chapter exploring some new developments and providing an introduction to current research.