Perspectives on structure and mechanism in organic chemistry / Felix A. Carroll.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carroll, Felix A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical organic chemistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (966 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley, [2010]

Summary:

This comprehensive text by Felix A. Carroll explores the intricate relationships between structure and mechanism in organic chemistry. It covers fundamental concepts such as molecular dimensions, bonding models, and the properties of radicals, carbenes, carbocations, and carbanions. The book also delves into advanced topics like molecular orbital theory, reaction mechanisms, acid-base catalysis, and various types of reactions including substitution, addition, and elimination. Aimed at students and professionals in chemistry, the book seeks to enhance understanding of organic reactions and the theoretical models that describe them, providing practical applications and problem-solving strategies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 Fundamental Concepts of Organic Chemistry

1.1 Atoms and Molecules

Fundamental Concepts

Molecular Dimensions

1.2 Heats of Formation and Reaction

Experimental Determination of Heats of Formation

Bond Increment Calculation of Heats of Formation

Group Increment Calculation of Heats of Formation

Homolytic and Heterolytic Bond Dissociation Energies

1.3 Bonding Models

Electronegativity and Bond Polarity

Complementary Theoretical Models of Bonding

Pictorial Representations of Bonding Concepts

The Sp3 Hybridization Model for Methane

Are There Sp3 Hybrid Orbitals in Methane?

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory

Variable Hybridization and Molecular Geometry

1.4 Complementary Descriptions of the Double Bond

The (α,π Description of Ethene

The Bent Bond Description of Ethene

Predictions of Physical Properties with the Two Models

1.5 Choosing Models in Organic Chemistry

Problems Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

1-283-37442-0

1-118-01817-6

9786613374424

1-119-05481-8

1-118-21088-3

0-470-26115-3

OCLC:

794327250