Organic chemistry may be challenging, but that doesn't mean you can't get the grade you want. This book points out the major principles in organic chemistry and explains why they are relevant to the rest of the course. It provides time-saving study tips and a clear roadmap for your studies that will help you focus your efforts. And it helps you develop the skills you need to solve a variety of problems types--even unfamiliar ones!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good for the basics:
This book is an excellent reference for anyone looking to nail down the basic concepts presented in the first part of organic chemistry. In this sense, the book does exactly what it sets out to do, and does it very well. A perfectly clear writing style and plenty of examples ensure that the concepts are stuck in your head come exam time. The only flaw I found with this book is that it does not quite reach the level of detail that was necessary in my organic chemistry course, at least. The author tends to... more info
Help to Pass Organic Chemistry:
Regular hard cover textbooks break my back. Organic Chemistry I as a Second Language is just right.
SO FAR, SO GOOD:
I am, regretfully, attempting to learn "orgo" on my own with a used Wade text, a Schaum's Outline and this excellent book. Probably worth the money for its discussion of Resonance structures (and this is only the first two chapters). My text starts explaining resonance structures when from as if out of nowhere, BAM!!! The text starts asking you to draw only the SIGNIFICANT resonance structures with absolutely zero explanation as to what constitutes a "significant" resonance structure. Not to belabor the... more info
Great Supplement for Students of Organic Chemistry:
As a professor of Organic Chemistry, I have found that this little book is an excellent supplement for students. It is well organized, has many helpful tips, is very readable and presents information in enough detail to be more helpful than typical "review" books.
