Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms (Springer Nature Switzerland AG)

Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation. The discussion is organized żeby types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than żeby the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. Each chapter discusses common mechanistic pathways and suggests practical tips for drawing them. Worked problems are included in the discussion of each mechanism, and "common error alerts" are scattered throughout the text to warn readers about pitfalls and misconceptions that bedevil students. Each chapter is capped żeby a large problem set.