Intermediate Organic Chemistry

This book presents key aspects of organic synthesis – stereochemistry, functional group transformations, bond formation, synthesis planning, mechanisms, and spectroscopy – and a guide to literature searching in a reader-friendly manner.<br /> <br /> • Helps students understand the skills and basics they need to move from introductory to graduate organic chemistry classes<br /> • Balances synthetic and physical organic chemistry in a way accessible to students<br /> • Features extensive end-of-chapter problems<br /> • Updates include new examples and discussion of online resources now common for literature searches<br /> • Adds sections on protecting groups and green chemistry along with a rewritten chapter surveying organic spectroscopy