A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry
by Michael B. Smith
1st Edition
Publisher: CRC Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781032295749 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000060959 |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 538 |
A Q&A Approach to Organic Chemistry, 1st Edition, is a supplementary study guide designed to accompany undergraduate organic chemistry textbooks. Written by Michael B. Smith, the book organizes core curriculum topics through sets of leading questions to support independent study.
Broad thematic coverage spans atomic orbitals, chemical bonding, molecular structures, and stereochemistry. In addition, the text introduces major organic reaction pathways, functional group transformations, and biologically relevant compound classes such as carbohydrates and proteins.
Designed with a classroom-tested format, the volume aids students studying for course exams or preparing for postgraduate tests. Every chapter includes homework questions paired with solutions gathered in a concluding appendix.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Orbitals and Bonding
Chapter 2: Structure of Molecules
Chapter 3: Acids and Bases
Chapter 4: Alkanes, Isomers, and Nomenclature
Chapter 5: Conformations
Chapter 6: Stereochemistry
Chapter 7: Alkenes and Alkynes: Structure, Nomenclature, and Reactions
Chapter 8: Alkyl Halides and Substitution Reactions
Chapter 9: Elimination Reactions
Chapter 10: Organometallic Compounds
Chapter 11: Spectroscopy
Chapter 12: Aldehydes and Ketones. Acyl Addition Reactions
Chapter 13: Oxidation Reactions
Chapter 14: Reduction Reactions
Chapter 15: Carboxylic Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives, and Acyl Substitution Reactions
Chapter 16: Benzene, Aromaticity, and Benzene Derivatives
Chapter 17: Enolate Anions and Condensation Reactions
Chapter 18: Conjugation and Reactions of Conjugated Compounds
Chapter 19: Amines
Chapter 20: Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Chapter 21: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
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