Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies^®

by Arthur Winter ((College Park, MD))

• ISBN13: 9780470405246
• ISBN10: 0470405244
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

From models to molecules to mass spectrometry-solve organic chemistry problems with easeGot a grasp on the organic chemistry terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear - this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of organic chemistry problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With memorization tricks, problem-solving shortcuts, and lots of hands-on practice exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with resonance; the triple-threat alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes; functional groups and their reactions; spectroscopy; and more!100s of Problems! Know how to solve the most common organic chemistry problems Walk through the answers and clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with each problem Get the inside scoop on acing your exams! Use organic chemistry in practical applications with confidence

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry.

Working with Models and Molecules

Speaking Organic Chemistry: Drawing and Abbreviating Lewis Structures

Drawing Resonance Structures

Working with Acids and Bases

The Bones of Organic Molecules: The Hydrocarbons.

Seeing Molecules in 3-D: Stereochemistry

The Skeletons of Organic Molecules: The Alkanes

Shaping Up with Bond Calisthenics and Conformation

Doubling Down: The Alkenes

Tripling the Fun: Alkyne Reactions and Nomenclature

Functional Groups and Their Reactions.

The Leaving Group Boogie: Substitution and Elimination of Alkyl Halides

Not as Thunk as You Drink I Am: The Alcohols

Conjugated Dienes and the Diels-Alder Reaction

The Power of the Ring: Aromatic Compounds

Detective Work: Spectroscopy and Spectrometry.

Breaking Up (IsnÆt Hard to Do): Mass Spectrometry

Cool Vibrations: IR Spectroscopy

Putting Molecules under the Magnet: NMR Spectroscopy

The Part of Tens.

The Ten Commandments of Organic Chemistry

Ten Tips for Acing Orgo Exams

Index

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