Using a mechanistic approach, this book helps students develop a good intuition for organic chemistry and the ability to approach and solve complex problems – methods of analysis that are valuable and portable to other fields.

Features new chapters that expand on problem-solving methods and an addition to the appendix that will aid students transitioning from the electron-pushing approach of organic chemistry to the different approach of inorganic chemistry Supplies additional new exercises for students with answers to odd-numbered problems included Provides online material for adopting faculty: answers to the text’s even-numbered problems and an exam file