Code: vet1012
Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (June 25, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470178159
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470178157

Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
Learn to:
Understand the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds
Observe from a macro-scopic and micro-scopic view
Grasp chemical and organic reactions
Follow along and ace your Organic Chemistry II course

Your plain-English guide to understanding chemical reactions and tackling tests with ease
Whether you’re confused by carbocations or baffled by biomolecules, this straightforward, easy-to-read guide demystifies Organic Chemistry II. From appreciating aromatic compounds to comprehending carbonyls, you’ll discover what you need to know about organic reactions in order to master the course and score high on your exams!

Get comfortable with the course — follow your coursework alongside the book, as it corresponds to a typical second semester college-level organic chemistry class
Refresh your knowledge of key topics — from mechanisms to alcohol and ethers, from conjugated unsaturated systems to electrophiles and nucleophiles, get prepped for Organic II
Grasp carbonyl group basics — get an overview of structure, reactivity, and spectroscopy before delving deeper into aldehydes and ketones, enols and enolates, and carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Ace advanced topics — take a closer look at nitrogen compounds, organometallic compounds, the Claisen Condensation and its variations, and biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins

Open the book and find:
A review of Organic Chemistry I
Clear descriptions of organic reactions
Spectroscopy of aromatic compounds and carbonyls
All you need to know about amines
An explanation of the infamous Grignard reaction
Hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps
Surefire ways to fail the course (and how to avoid them!)
Ten tips for increasing your exam scores

From the Back Cover
Learn to:

Understand the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds
Observe from a macro-scopic and micro-scopic view
Grasp chemical and organic reactions
Follow along and ace your Organic Chemistry II course

Your plain-English guide to understanding chemical reactions and tackling tests with ease

Whether you’re confused by carbocations or baffled by biomolecules, this straightforward, easy-to-read guide demystifies Organic Chemistry II. From appreciating aromatic compounds to comprehending carbonyls, you’ll discover what you need to know about organic reactions in order to master the course and score high on your exams!

Get comfortable with the course ? follow your coursework alongside the book, as it corresponds to a typical second semester college-level organic chemistry class
Refresh your knowledge of key topics ? from mechanisms to alcohol and ethers, from conjugated unsaturated systems to electrophiles and nucleophiles, get prepped for Organic II
Grasp carbonyl group basics ? get an overview of structure, reactivity, and spectroscopy before delving deeper into aldehydes and ketones, enols and enolates, and carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Ace advanced topics ? take a closer look at nitrogen compounds, organometallic compounds, the Claisen Condensation and its variations, and biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins

Open the book and find:

A review of Organic Chemistry I
Clear descriptions of organic reactions
Spectroscopy of aromatic compounds and carbonyls
All you need to know about amines
An explanation of the infamous Grignard reaction
Hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps
Surefire ways to fail the course (and how to avoid them!)
Ten tips for increasing your exam scores

About the Author

John T. Moore, EdD, is Regents Professor of Chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is the author of Chemistry For Dummies. Richard H. Langley, PhD, teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University. Langley and Moore are coauthors of Biochemistry For Dummies.

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