Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language: Second Semester Topics (Paperback)

by David R. Klein (Author) "There are a lot of reactions that you will learn this year..." (more)
Key Phrases: strong deactivator, two core steps, hydrogen nucleophile, Friedel-Crafts Acylation, Friedel-Crafts Alkylation, Fischer Esterification (more...)

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A dream book for students of organic chemistry. (Reviews, June 2008)

Product Description
Building on the resounding success of the first volume (0-471-27235-3), Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, Volume 2 provides readers with clear, easy-to-understand explanations of fundamental principles. It explores the critical concepts while also examining why they are relevant. The core content is presented within the framework of predicting products, proposing mechanisms, and solving synthesis problems. Readers will fine-tune the key skills involved in solving those types of problems with the help of interactive, step-by-step instructions and problems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471738085
• ISBN-13: 978-0471738084
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,358 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book, June 12, 2006

By	P. Sullivan "Science Nerd" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this book after reading Mr. Klein's first Organic Chemistry as a Second Language book and was immediately content with my purchase upon arrival. This book clearly explains how to approach countless types of Organic Chemistry II problems and was a much more effective tool than stumbling through my textbook or messy lecture notes. If you work through the numerous example problems within each chapter, this book is the perfect supplement for any Orgo class. The best part is that you don't really have to work hard to memorize a list of reactions; this book shows you how to approach novel problems and understand why the reactions take place.

I highly reccomend this product to anyone who is taking an Organic Chemistry course or preparing for the MCAT.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only way to understand O-Chem II, March 18, 2006

By	Judd Cahoon (Salt Lake) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the only reason I am getting an A in my second semester of organic chemistry. The lectures are okay, but the book simplifies the message and clearly explains the mechanisms and whats needed to understand them, not just memorization. Great buy.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a textbook replacement., May 9, 2007

By	Pally (USA) - See all my reviews

I just finished my Organic Chemistry course. This book was a huge help, especially since all of the reactions were geared towards synthesis - the most challenging material of the whole year.

What it covered, it covered very well, BUT there was a LOT in my course that wasn't in this book. If you're looking for a great way to learn the basic concepts before you tackle your textbook, this is the book for you. But if your class doesn't have a textbook, or you're looking for a more condensed (and easier to read)version of your textbook, this isn't it. It's a good way to learn the basics, but don't expect it to get you through your class.

I'd recommend Organic Chemistry Demystified if you want a textbook replacement. There was only one reaction in my entire year of class that wasn't in that book, but it didn't break things down as well as Organic Chemistry as a Second Language.