458 pages. chapter 1-introduction; chapter 2- the identification of unknowns; chapter 3- preliminary examination; chapter 4- the determination of physical properties; chapter 5-qualitative analysis for the elements; chapter 6-solubility behavior; chapter 7-the separation of mixtures; chapter 8- application of classification tests; chapter 9-the use of sepectroscopic methods for functional group determination; chapter 10-the preparation of derivatives; chapter 11- tables of derivatives; chapter 12- introduction to the solution of structural problems; chapter 13- problems