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An ideal introduction and guide to understanding how chemical reactions work, to enable you to draw arrows to illustrate the pathway of an organic reaction

Table of Contents

1. Introduction—Molecular Structure and Reactivity2. General Principles for Writing Reaction Mechanisms3. Reactions of Nucleophiles and Bases4. Reactions Involving Acids and Other Electrophiles5. Radicals and Radical Anions6. Pericyclic Reactions7. Oxidations and Reductions8. Additional ProblemsAppendix A Lewis Structures of Common Functional GroupsAppendix B Symbols and Abbreviations Used in Chemical NotationAppendix C Relative Acidities of Common Organic and Inorganic SubstancesIndex

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Praise for the First Edition:"Written in a clear and comprehensible style, Writing Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry will serve as an invaluable supplement to both undergraduate and graduate chemistry students alike; the thorough index renders it useful for professionals as well." --Choice