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I remember the review saying there was a bit of writing, but it is all through the beginning of the book. which for a workbook makes things slightly difficult. The cost wasn't too bad, and the shipping was great. However, the book has writing all through.
It's only downfall is that it's very expensive. This book provides the basis for that, and is therefore very valuable. If you're ok with parting with 50 dollars I'd recommend it. I'm taking Organic Chemistry this semester at a Big 12 university, and bought this book on recommendation from my professor. The simple truth is, past a certain point, you can no longer rely entirely upon memorizing reactions to do well in this subject -- you really have to understand the mechanisms.
And 3 through 5 are to be used during the class.It's definately got me several steps up on my classmates so far. So you can't just jump for chapter 1 and 2 directly into 3. One and two are meant for prior to organic. This book is not a substitution for organic chemistry by any means. Ken They require some understanding of organic first. It's mean (the first 2 chapters) to prepare, review, and reinforce concepts learned in Gen Chem but vital to organic.The last 3 chapters are not review. They are meant to reinforce and review what you learn in class.
The problem with the book, I'm now learning, is that I now know how to push electrons, but I still don't know when to apply what rules. That's like asking a kid who just learned his ABC's to write a book.
However, for those of you who are clear on electrophiles and nucleophiles, this book would be perfect for you. Very poor ending.
This book starts out great, because it really makes it clear for us idiots the reason electrons are pushed. Instead the books jumps for being really easy to follow, to asking the reader to attempt really complex mechanisms.
I suspect that if you know those well, you might not need this book. It is an engaging study tool that makes you want to open the book everyday.
I thought that the book would have talked more about how to identify electrophiles, and nucleophiles (with regards to reagents).
Weeks was gifted in his ability to take difficult course material and convert it into material that was not only understandable, but enjoyable. The mastery of electron movement in organic reactions makes the understanding of more complex aspects of organic chemistry more easily achieved. Having had Dr. He has accomplished this again with the third edition of his book. No organic chemistry student should be without this book. Weeks as a professor in my college days, I could not reisist purchasing and reading this book. As an educator, Dr.
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