Molecular Orbital Theory and Frontier Orbitals for Organic Chemistry: A Practical Guide is a crucial text for students of organic chemistry. This book provides simple, yet quantifiable explanations based on molecular orbital-based reasoning. It seeks to deepen the reader's understanding of long-standing concepts in MO theory, while also formulating new ones through perturbation molecular orbital theory. Written for undergraduates, graduates, and researchers, the book includes many problems with detailed solutions, allowing readers to test their knowledge as they progress through each chapter.
The book emphasizes a practical and pedagogical approach, perfected through the authors' extensive teaching experience. It is ideal for those wishing to gain a thorough understanding of molecular orbital theory, from students to seasoned chemists. The text aims to be distinct in its methodology, making it accessible to a wide audience. The inclusion of in-chapter problems helps reinforce learning, ensuring that readers can immediately apply what they have learned. This book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master this fundamental aspect of organic chemistry.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Preface - p. xi 7. Chapter 1. Atomic and molecular orbitals - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Acyclic π conjugation - p. 25 9. Chapter 3. Frontier orbitals and substituents - p. 69 10. Cyclic π conjugation - p. 89 11. Chapter 5. Möbius π systems - p. 147 12. Chapter 6. Hyperconjugation - p. 161 13. Chapter 7. Perturbation theory and stereoelectronic effects - p. 219 14. Chapter 8. Stereoelectronic effects in ionic reactions - p. 227 15. Chapter 9. Stereoelectronic effects in thermal pericyclic reactions - p. 263 16. Chapter 10. Stereoelectronic effects in radical and photochemical reactions - p. 309 17. Index - p. 341
Molecular Orbital Theory and Frontier Orbitals for Organic Chemistry: A Practical Guide is a crucial text for students of organic chemistry. This book provides simple, yet quantifiable explanations based on molecular orbital-based reasoning. It seeks to deepen the reader's understanding of long-standing concepts in MO theory, while also formulating new ones through perturbation molecular orbital theory. Written for undergraduates, graduates, and researchers, the book includes many problems with detailed solutions, allowing readers to test their knowledge as they progress through each chapter.
The book emphasizes a practical and pedagogical approach, perfected through the authors' extensive teaching experience. It is ideal for those wishing to gain a thorough understanding of molecular orbital theory, from students to seasoned chemists. The text aims to be distinct in its methodology, making it accessible to a wide audience. The inclusion of in-chapter problems helps reinforce learning, ensuring that readers can immediately apply what they have learned. This book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master this fundamental aspect of organic chemistry.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Preface - p. xi 7. Chapter 1. Atomic and molecular orbitals - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Acyclic π conjugation - p. 25 9. Chapter 3. Frontier orbitals and substituents - p. 69 10. Cyclic π conjugation - p. 89 11. Chapter 5. Möbius π systems - p. 147 12. Chapter 6. Hyperconjugation - p. 161 13. Chapter 7. Perturbation theory and stereoelectronic effects - p. 219 14. Chapter 8. Stereoelectronic effects in ionic reactions - p. 227 15. Chapter 9. Stereoelectronic effects in thermal pericyclic reactions - p. 263 16. Chapter 10. Stereoelectronic effects in radical and photochemical reactions - p. 309 17. Index - p. 341
