Organic Reaction Mechanism Questions: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by William C. Groutas and Athri D. Rathnayake, this updated edition of “Organic Reaction Mechanism Questions” is a valuable resource for understanding how reactants are transformed into products. The book presents a collection of organic reaction mechanism questions carefully selected from the primary chemical literature, providing step-by-step solutions to each problem.

Features of the Book

The questions in the book are graded in difficulty, with Part A containing questions suitable for students taking the sophomore-level organic chemistry class, and Part B containing questions of somewhat greater difficulty, ideal for students taking an honors course in organic chemistry or a beginning graduate course.

Detailed answers are provided to all questions, allowing students to check their answers and understand the underlying principles involved in each question. The authors place special emphasis on the selection of questions to ensure that each question illustrates one or more fundamental principles of organic chemistry.

Interspersed throughout the book are minireviews that cover the material pertaining to a particular topic, providing additional context and understanding. The specific literature references corresponding to each question are included, allowing students to look up those references for more detailed information.

About the Authors

William C. Groutas is a renowned chemist and educator with extensive experience in organic chemistry. His research focuses on the development of new synthetic methods and the total synthesis of complex natural products.

Athri D. Rathnayake is a skilled organic chemist with a strong background in reaction mechanisms and synthetic chemistry. He has contributed significantly to the development of new synthetic methodologies and has published numerous papers on organic chemistry.

Book Details

Publisher: CRC Press

Edition: 1st edition (May 19, 2023)

Language: English

Pages: 499

ISBN-10: 1032488255

ISBN-13: 978-1032488257