Super Review : Organic Chemistry I

by Research & Education Association

• ISBN13: 9780878911929
• ISBN10: 0878911928
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-07
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Get all you need to know with Super Reviews! Each Super Review is packed with in-depth, student-friendly topic reviews that fully explain everything about the subject. The Organic Chemistry I Super Review includes structure and properties, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, stereochemistry, cyclic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, aryl halides, ethers and epoxides, alcohols and glycols, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Take the Super Review quizzes to see how much you've learned - and where you need more study. Makes an excellent study aid and textbook companion. Great for self-study!DETAILS- From cover to cover, each in-depth topic review is easy-to-follow and easy-to-grasp - Perfect when preparing for homework, quizzes, and exams!- Review questions after each topic that highlight and reinforce key areas and concepts- Student-friendly language for easy reading and comprehension- Includes quizzes that test your understanding of the subject

Table of Contents

Structure and Properties
Atomic and Molecular Orbitals	1	(1)
Electron Configuration	2	(2)
Hybrid Orbitals	4	(2)
Chemical Bonding	6	(4)
Bond Dissociation Energy	10	(1)
Structure and Physical Properties	11	(5)
Acids and Bases	16	(7)
Quiz: Structure and Properties	19	(4)
Alkanes
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	23	(5)
Physical Properties of Alkanes	28	(1)
Rotational Structures	29	(2)
Preparation	31	(6)
Reactions of Alkanes	37	(2)
Structural Isomerism	39	(2)
Free Radical Reactions	41	(10)
Quiz: Alkanes	46	(5)
Alkenes
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	51	(5)
Physical Properties of Alkenes	56	(2)
Preparation of Alkenes	58	(4)
Reactions of Alkenes	62	(4)
Dienes	66	(1)
Classification of Dienes	66	(3)
Preparation of Dienes	69	(2)
Reactions of Dienes	71	(8)
Alkynes
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	79	(1)
Physical Properties of Alkynes	80	(2)
Preparation of Alkynes	82	(5)
Reactions of Alkynes	87	(10)
Quiz: Alkenes and Alkynes	91	(6)
Alkyl Halides
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	97	(1)
Physical Properties of Alkyl Halides	98	(1)
Preparation of Alkyl Halides	98	(3)
Reactions of Alkyl Halides	101	(2)
Nucleophilic Displacement Reactions	103	(6)
SN1 and SN2 Substitution Reactions	109	(6)
Elimination Reaction: E2 and E1	115	(6)
Stereochemistry of Elimination	121	(12)
Quiz: Alkyl Halides	127	(6)
Stereochemistry-Stereoisomerism
Optical Activity	133	(5)
Chirality	138	(4)
Enantiomerism	142	(4)
Diastereomers	146	(6)
Racemization	152	(3)
Specification of Configuration	155	(14)
Quiz: Stereochemistry-Stereoisomerism	162	(7)
Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Nomenclature	169	(6)
Properties of Cyclic Hydrocarbons	175	(1)
Preparation of Cyclic Hydrocarbons	176	(1)
Reactions of Cycloalkanes and Cycloalkenes	177	(3)
Baeyer Strain	180	(1)
Conformation of Cycloalkanes	181	(4)
Stereoisomerism of Cyclic Compounds	185	(6)
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Structure	191	(5)
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	196	(4)
Preparation of Benzene and Its Derivatives	200	(2)
Properties of Benzene	202	(1)
Reactions of Benzene, Naphthalene, and Anthracene	203	(5)
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution	208	(7)
Uses of Benzene, Naphthalene, and Anthracene	215	(6)
Quiz: Cyclic Hydrocarbons and Aromatic Hydrocarbons	216	(5)
Aryl Halides
Nomenclature	221	(1)
Physical Properties of Aryl Halides	221	(1)
Preparation of Aryl Halides	222	(5)
Reaction of Aryl Halides	227	(6)
Ethers and Epoxides
Structure of Ethers	233	(2)
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	235	(3)
Physical and Chemical Properties of Ethers	238	(1)
Preparation of Ethers	239	(4)
Reactions of Ethers	243	(5)
Structure of Epoxides	248	(1)
Preparation of Epoxides	248	(3)
Reactions of Epoxides	251	(10)
Quiz: Aryl Halides, Ethers, and Epoxides	257	(4)
Alcohols and Glycols
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	261	(4)
Physical Properties of Alcohols	265	(1)
Preparation of Monohydroxy Alcohols	266	(5)
Reaction of Monohydroxy Alcohols	271	(7)
Uses of Alcohols	278	(1)
Glycols	278	(1)
Preparation of Glycols	278	(5)
Reaction of Glycols	283	(8)
Quiz: Alcohols and Glycols	286	(5)
Carboxylic Acids
Nomenclature (IUPAC System)	291	(5)
Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids	296	(3)
Preparation of Carboxylic Acids	299	(5)
Reactions of Carboxylic Acids	304	(7)
Acidity of Carboxylic Acids	311	(2)
Structure of Carboxylate Ions	313	(5)
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Acid Chlorides	318	(7)
Carboxylic Acid Anhydrides	325	(11)
Esters	336	(9)
Amides	345	(8)
Quiz: Carboxylic Acids and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives	353

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