CliffsQuickReview Organic Chemistry II

by Frank Pellegrini

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. You're sure to get a firm grip on core concepts and key material and be ready for the test with this guide at your side.Whether you're new to biosynthesis, integrated metabolism, and the molecular cloning of DNA or just brushing up on those topics, CliffsQuickReview Organic Chemistry II can help. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as


The reactions of aromatic compounds
Aldol, cross-aldol, and ketonic aldol condensation
Ester formation
Oxidation
Mass spectra
CliffsQuickReview Organic Chemistry II acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review you decide what works best with your needs. You can either read the book from cover to cover or just look for the information you want and put it back on the shelf for later. What's more, you can


Get a glimpse of what you ll gain from a chapter by reading through the introduction at the beginning of each chapter
Study your formulas in the Summary of Preparations or the Summary of Reactions
Use the glossary to find key terms fast.
With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades."

274 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2000