English | ISBN: 1118308816 | 2015 | 384 pages | PDF | 25 MB

This book presents key aspects of organic synthesis stereochemistry, functional group transformations, bond formation, synthesis planning, mechanisms, and spectroscopy and a guide to literature searching in a reader-friendly manner.

Helps students understand the skills and basics they need to move from introductory to graduate organic chemistry classes
Balances synthetic and physical organic chemistry in a way accessible to students
Features extensive end-of-chapter problems
Updates include new examples and discussion of online resources now common for literature searches
Adds sections on protecting groups and green chemistry along with a rewritten chapter surveying organic spectroscopy
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