Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition, provides mixed-science majors with the essential conceptual foundations and chemical logic required to master complex problem-solving in synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine. Authored by Paula Yurkanis Bruice, this text develops a strong framework for understanding chemical behavior by unifying principles of reactivity, effectively discouraging rote memorization in favor of logical reasoning.
With an extensive range of applications, Dr. Bruice relates molecular structure and reactivity to biological processes occurring within the human body. The text reinforces the fundamental mechanism behind chemical reactions—the interaction between electrophiles and nucleophiles. This edition features streamlined coverage of substitution and elimination reactions, updated problem-solving strategies, and comprehensive synthesis skill-building tutorials designed to guide students through both fundamental and advanced topics across a two-semester course.
Book Details & Metadata
- Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
- Edition: 8th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN-10: 013404228X
- ISBN-13: 978-0134042282
- Publication Date: January 5, 2016
- Subject: Organic Chemistry
