Provides a basic introduction to frontier orbital theory with a review of its applications in organic chemistry. Assuming the reader is familiar with the concept of molecular orbital as a linear combination of atomic orbitals the book is presented in a simple style, without mathematics making it accessible to readers of all levels.
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This book is both a simplified account of frontier orbital theory and a review of its applications in organic chemistry; it provides a basic introduction to the subject and a wealth of illustrative examples. Frontier orbital theory looks at how the transition state of an organic reaction is affected by the interaction of the molecular orbitals of the starting materials. It thus complements the more familiar thermodynamic picture of transition states, in which product-like character is seen as influencing the ease and the course of reactions. The theory is presented very simply, without mathematics, stressing physical principles and assuming only that the reader is familiar with the concept of a molecular orbital as a linear combination of atomic orbitals. This book thus makes frontier orbital theory accessible for the first time to readers at every level. Contents Introduction; Molecular Orbitals and Frontier Orbitals; Ionic Reactions; Thermal Pericyclic Reactions; Radical Reactions; Photochemical Reactions; Exceptions.
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IAN FLEMINGstudied in Cambridge, obtaining his BA in 1959 and PhD (with Dr J Harley-Mason) in 1962. He spent one year at Harvard University (with Professor RB Woodward) before returning to Cambridge, where he is now an Assistant Director of Research and a Fellow of Pembroke College. He was a Visiting Professor at McGill University in 1972. His research interests centre on synthetic organic chemistry and on understanding the mechanisms of chemical reactions.
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For any chemistry major I cannot recommend this book enough. It is one of the musts to really understanding organic chemistry... and compared to the textbooks the exercises are... dare I say fun?
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Provides an outstanding introduction to the concepts of molecular orbital interaction in organic chemistry. Presents the topic such that an organic chemist without a strong background in group theory or math can still follow the discussion.
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I found the book very infomative on molecular orbitals of the organic molecules. It will help me pass the proficiency test in my doctorate education.
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Molecular orbital theory is a powerful and versatile asset to the practice of organic chemistry. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
frontier electron population, frontier orbital effects, important frontier orbital, frontier orbital term, total electron population, frontier orbital theory, antarafacial process, cheletropic reactions, frontier orbital analysis, frontier orbital control, frontier orbital interactions, frontier orbitals, fluoromethyl group, benzyl anion, meta attack, allyl anion, para attack, allyl cation, pericyclic reactions, hard electrophile, soft electrophiles, allyl system, next orbital, aromatic electrophilic substitution, hard nucleophiles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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frontier electron population, frontier orbital effects, important frontier orbital, frontier orbital term, total electron population, frontier orbital theory, antarafacial process, cheletropic reactions, frontier orbital analysis, frontier orbital control, frontier orbital interactions, frontier orbitals, fluoromethyl group, benzyl anion, meta attack, allyl anion, para attack, allyl cation, pericyclic reactions, hard electrophile, soft electrophiles, allyl system, next orbital, aromatic electrophilic substitution, hard nucleophiles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Conformational Analysis by ernest eliel in Back Matter
- Electrophilic Substitution in Benzenoid Compounds by R.O.C. Norman in Back Matter
- Conservation of Orbital Symmetry by Richard B. Woodward in Back Matter
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- Orbital Interaction Theory of Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Arvi Rauk in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Organic Synthesis Workbook by Jan-Arne Gewert on page 12, and page 25
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