Organic Chemistry II (Cliffs Quick Review) [Paperback]

Frank Pellegrini (Author)

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Publication Date: July 20, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0764586165 | ISBN-13: 978-0764586163 | Edition: 1

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About the Author

Dr. Frank Pellegrini has been a professor for over 35 years. His field of specialization is heterocyclic organic chemistry. He is the recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Currently he holds the rank of Professor of Organic Chemistry and Department Chair at SUNY Farmingdale. Other interests include photography, travel, and volunteer fire fighting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (July 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586165
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586163
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for orgo students!, February 15, 2003

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Saumil J. Patel (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organic Chemistry II (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

This book simplifies the many aspects covered in "Fessenden & Fessenden" book, and the rxn's at the end are extremely helpful to study for exams. Unfortunately, this book doesn't really get into nucleic acids, but it does a great job covering all functional groups synthesis & rxns! A key book for reference as well as explanations regarding intermediates for rxns. A+

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Review, November 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Organic Chemistry II (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

This was a great help to me as I prepared for my finals. The last few pages are especially helpful in summerizing the numerous reactions in organic chemistry. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a concise review before a test.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing I ordered for school, December 16, 2007

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Adrian Adams "jadams" (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Organic Chemistry II (Cliffs Quick Review) (Paperback)

This guide got me through organic chem, I only wish I'd bought it earlier in the semester and I might have four-pointed the class. Great idea if you're having a hard time studying by lecture alone. Gives very simple, concise summaries of concepts with lots of examples and diagrams.