Organic Chemistry II For Dummies

John T. Moore, Richard H. Langley (Stephen F. Austin State University)

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13 January 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Chemistry

With Dummies at your side, you can conquer O-chem

Organic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you’ll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you learned in Organic Chemistry I, clear descriptions of organic reactions, hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps, and beyond. You’ll love the straightforward, effective way we explain advanced O-chem material. This updated edition is packed with new practice problems, fresh examples, and updated exercises to help you learn quickly. Observe from a macroscopic and microscopic view, understand the properties of organic compounds, get an overview of carbonyl group basics, and everything else you’ll need to pass the class. Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is packed with tips to help you boost your exam scores, stay on track with assignments, and navigate advanced topics with confidence.

Brush up on concepts from Organic Chemistry I

Understand the properties of organic compounds

Access exercises and practice questions to hone your knowledge Improve your grade in the second semester of Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is for students who want a reference that explains concepts and terms more simply. It’s also a perfect refresher O-chem veterans preparing for the MCAT.

By: John T. Moore, Richard H. Langley (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781119985174
ISBN 10: 111998517X
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 13 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Brushing Up on Important Organic Chemistry I Concepts 5 Chapter 1: Organic Chemistry II: Here We Go Again! 7 Chapter 2: Remembering How We Do It: Mechanisms 15 Chapter 3: Alcohols and Ethers: Not Just for Drinking and Sleeping 29 Chapter 4: Conjugated Unsaturated Systems 49 Chapter 5: “Seeing” Molecules: Spectroscopy Revisited 63 Part 2: Discovering Aromatic (And Not So Aromatic) Compounds 75 Chapter 6: Introducing Aromatics 77 Chapter 7: Aromatic Substitution Part I: Attack of the Electrophiles 89 Chapter 8: Aromatic Substitution Part II: Attack of the Nucleophiles and Other Reactions 107 Part 3: Carbonyls: Good Alcohols Gone Bad 117 Chapter 9: Comprehending Carbonyls 119 Chapter 10: Aldehydes and Ketones 133 Chapter 11: Enols and Enolates 155 Chapter 12: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives 179 Part 4: Advanced Topics (Every Student’s Nightmare) 211 Chapter 13: Amines and Friends 213 Chapter 14: Metals Muscling In: Organometallics 239 Chapter 15: More Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds 249 Chapter 16: Living Large: Biomolecules 267 Part 5: Pulling It All Together 293 Chapter 17: Overview of Synthesis Strategies 295 Chapter 18: Roadmaps and Predicting Products 309 Part 6: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 19: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail Organic Chemistry II 321 Chapter 20: More than Ten Ways to Increase Your Score on an Organic Chemistry Exam 325 Chapter 21: Ten Simple Rules to Remember 331 Part 7: Appendixes 337 Appendix A: Named Reactions 339 Appendix B: A Few Great Online Resources 343 Index 345

John T. Moore, EdD, is a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. He’s the author of many chemistry titles, including all editions of Chemistry For Dummies. Richard H. Langley, PhD, has been a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University for nearly 40 years. He has coauthored numerous Dummies titles with John Moore.