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Informationen zum Autor John T. Moore, EdD, is a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. He's the author of many chemistry titles, including all editions of Chemistry For Dummies . Richard H. Langley, PhD, has been a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University for nearly 40 years. He has coauthored numerous Dummies titles with John Moore. Klappentext With Dummies at your side, you can conquer O-chemOrganic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you'll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you learned in Organic Chemistry I, clear descriptions of organic reactions, hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps, and beyond. You'll love the straightforward, effective way we explain advanced O-chem material. This updated edition is packed with new practice problems, fresh examples, and updated exercises to help you learn quickly. Observe from a macroscopic and microscopic view, understand the properties of organic compounds, get an overview of carbonyl group basics, and everything else you'll need to pass the class. Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is packed with tips to help you boost your exam scores, stay on track with assignments, and navigate advanced topics with confidence.* Brush up on concepts from Organic Chemistry I* Understand the properties of organic compounds* Access exercises and practice questions to hone your knowledge* Improve your grade in the second semester of Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry II For Dummies is for students who want a reference that explains concepts and terms more simply. It's also a perfect refresher O-chem veterans preparing for the MCAT. Zusammenfassung With Dummies at your side, you can conquer O-chemOrganic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you'll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you learned in Organic Chemistry I, clear descriptions of organic reactions, hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps, and beyond. You'll love the straightforward, effective way we explain advanced O-chem material. This updated edition is packed with new practice problems, fresh examples, and updated exercises to help you learn quickly. Observe from a macroscopic and microscopic view, understand the properties of organic compounds, get an overview of carbonyl group basics, and everything else you'll need to pass the class. Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is packed with tips to help you boost your exam scores, stay on track with assignments, and navigate advanced topics with confidence.* Brush up on concepts from Organic Chemistry I* Understand the properties of organic compounds* Access exercises and practice questions to hone your knowledge* Improve your grade in the second semester of Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry II For Dummies is for students who want a reference that explains concepts and terms more simply. It's also a perfect refresher O-chem veterans preparing for the MCAT. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part 1: Brushing Up on Important Organic Chemistry I Concepts 5 Chapter 1: Organic Chemistry II: Here We Go Again! 7 Chapter 2: Remembering How We Do It: Mechanisms 15 Chapter 3: Alcohols and Ethers: Not Just for Drinking and Sleeping 29 Chapter 4: Conjugated Unsaturated Systems 49 Chapter 5: "Seeing" Molecules: Spectroscopy Revisited 63 Part 2: Discovering Aromatic (And Not So Aromatic) Compounds 75 Chapter 6: Introducing Aromatics 77 Chapter 7: Aromatic Substitution Part I: Attack of the Electrophiles 89 Chapter 8: Aromatic Substitution Part II: Attack of the Nucleoph...