Solutions Manual for Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry

Based on the author’s first-hand classroom experience, this solutions manual complements the 3rd edition of Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry. The solutions to the 438 textbook problems help students increase their understanding of physical organic chemistry, and more than 550 references stimulate their engagement with the chemical literature.

Chapter 1 Fundamental Models of Organic Chemistry 1

Chapter 2 Introduction to Computational Chemistry 11

Chapter 3 Stereochemistry 31

Chapter 4 Molecular Geometry and Steric Energy 49

Chapter 5 Reactive Intermediates 57

Chapter 6 Determining Reaction Mechanisms 65

Chapter 7 Acid and Base Catalysis of Organic Reactions 73

Chapter 8 Substitution Reactions 81

Chapter 9 Elimination Reactions 93

Chapter 10 Addition Reactions 105

Chapter 11 Pericyclic Reactions 117

Chapter 12 Organic Photochemistry 133

Felix A. Carroll, PhD is the Joseph R. Morton Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at Davidson College. His research focuses on organic photochemistry and photophysics, kinetics, the synthesis and characterization of insect pheromone analogues, the correlation of molecular structure with physical properties, the combustion characteristics of organic compounds, and chemical education. Dr. Carroll has published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature and was awarded a patent in the field of insect pheromones.

Based on the author’s first-hand classroom experience, this solutions manual complements the 3rd edition of Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry. The solutions to the 438 textbook problems help students increase their understanding of physical organic chemistry, and more than 550 references stimulate their engagement with the chemical literature.