Main description:

Covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry
Includes a test yourself section with answers and complete explanations at the end of each chapter
Provides bibliographies for further reading, as well as numerous graphs, charts, and examples
Discusses all critical topics of organic chemistry including conformations, acids and bases and more
Presents renowned author's classroom experiences

Contents:

Preface. Common Abbreviations. Author. Part A A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry. 1 Orbitals and Bonding. 2 Structure of Molecules. 3 Acids and Bases. 4 Alkanes, Isomers, and Nomenclature. 5 Conformations. 6 Stereochemistry. 7 Alkenes and Alkynes: Structure, Nomenclature, and Reactions. 8 Alkyl Halides and Substitution Reactions. 9 Elimination Reactions. 10 Organometallic Compounds. 11 Spectroscopy. 12 Aldehydes and Ketones. Acyl Addition Reactions. Part B A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry. 13 Oxidation Reactions. 14 Reduction Reactions. 15 Carboxylic Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives, and Acyl Substitution Reactions. 16 Benzene, Aromaticity, and Benzene Derivatives. 17 Enolate Anions and Condensation Reactions. 18 Conjugation and Reactions of Conjugated Compounds. 19 Amines. 20 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins. 21 Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids. Appendix: Answers to End of Chapter Problems. Index.