Textbook of Organic Chemistry

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Textbook of Oragnic Chemistry provides easy access to the core information in the field and makes a comprehensive approach to desseminate information in a clear and systematic manner. The book is presented and organized in a way to discourage students from rote learning. It covers all the topics in Organic Chemistry included in the sylabi of Indian universities for undergraduate courses. Special emphasis is given to the basic concepts viz. acids and bases, hybridization and resonance. Functional groups, which are extremely important for the understanding of Organic Chemisrty, have been dicussed along with the hydrocarbons and the organometallic compounds. Other important topics covered include sulfur compounds, oxidations and reductions. All the important topics are represented in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision.

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Rakesh K. Parashar completed his Ph.D. form the University of Delhi in 1990in the area of Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Subsequently he pursued his post-doctorate from the University of Barcelona, Spain. He has published 25 papers in national and international journals of high repute. He has also delivered several lectures in India and abroad. He is the author of 6 books published by various Indian and international publishing houses. Dr. Parashar holds the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. He ahs been teaching undergraduate students and postgraduate students since 1990 and has research experience of more than 20 years. V. K. Ahluwalia is a retired professor from the Chemistry Department, University of Delhi, Delhi. He ahs published 300 research papers and a large number of books. Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Fundamental Concepts Chapter 2 Acids and Bases Chapter 3 Reaction Mechanism and Reaction Intermediates Chapter 4 Stereochemistry Chapter 5 Functional Groups Chapter 6 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes Chapter 7 Alkenes Chapter 8 Alkynes Chapter 9 Aromatic Hydrocarbons Chapter 10 Alkyl Halides and Aryl Halides Chapter 11 Organometallic Compounds Chapter 12 Alcohols and Phenols Chapter 13 Ethers and Epoxides Chapter 14 Amines and Diazonium Salts Chapter 15 Nitriles and Isonitriles Chapter 16 Aldehydes and Ketones Chapter 17 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives Chapter 18 Sulfur Compounds Chapter 19 Oxidation Chapter 20 Reduction Index.