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Get a Better Grade in Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry may be challenging, but that doesn't mean you can't get the grade you want. With David Klein's Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts, you'll be able to better understand fundamental principles, solve problems, and focus on what you need to know to succeed.

Here's how you can get a better grade in Organic Chemistry:

Understand the Big Picture.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language points out the major principles in Organic Chemistry and explains why they are relevant to the rest of the course. By putting these principles together, you'll have a coherent framework that will help you better understand your textbook.

Study More Efficiently and Effectively
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language provides time-saving study tips and a clear roadmap for your studies that will help you to focus your efforts.

Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language will help you develop the skills you need to solve a variety of problem types-even unfamiliar ones!

Need Help in Your Second Semester?
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Customer Reviews (112)

Helpful explanations and practice problems
Just want to reiterate what many say here--this book is helpful for your college orgo class from the very first day. It may not mirror exactly what your class teaches (mine went into more depth on some subjects and less on others), but the skills it teaches are important to know for the MCAT and will make any orgo test more approachable. I found it to be far more readable than my textbook (McMurry).

Makes Organic Chemistry Easy
1) You need to buy part 2 of this series if you are also taking the second semester of OChem.
2) Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many little tricks in this book that makes the explanation on your textbook laughable. My textbook (Hornback's book) explains almost everything in the most complicated way possible (I have no idea why Hornback wants to confuse the students) but this book strips all of the nonsense and gets right down to the explanation in simple terms that anyone can understand.

Bottom line is this: if you want to *DESTROY* OChem, this book is your primary weapon!

Perfect!
The book itself arrived on time and in perfect condition. Couldn't ask for more!
I also really like this book. It is much more clear than my textbook and is very helpful in walking me through the steps to solve a problem (all the answers are in the back of the book, too!). Would definitely recommend to any OChemI students.

Excellent Textbook Supplement
This book was an excellent supplement for my organic chemistry course. Concepts are explained clearly and practice problems help enforce what is learned. Unfortunately, my professor did not take the time to explain reasoning and theory behind certain concepts, so students were left to learn on their own with the textbook (which, itself, is not the most useful tool). I was very satisfied when I purchased this book and am confident it helped me to succeed in organic chemistry.

orgo book
book was in new condition. its helping me in orgo, so yay! good purchase. i'd recommend it ... Read more

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A plain-English guide to one of the toughest science courses around
Organic chemistry is rated among the most difficult courses that students take and is frequently the cause of washout among pre-med, medical, and nursing students. This book is an easy-to-understand and fun reference to this challenging subject. It explains the principles of organic chemistry in simple terms and includes worked-out problems to help readers get up to speed on the basics. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (40)

Organic Chemistry I For Dummies
Complements the workbook well.It's a good book to have if you just want simplier, more clear-cut answers than those which are found in a textbook.

refresher book
This book is exactly what I was looking for to read over the summer to prep for fall classes and keep my mind fresh.

Use it with a Textbook.
This book is great, but I recommend using it in addition with a textbook if you really want to understand the concepts better.

Great Book
This is a great book!! I made an A in orgo I with it, and everyone in my class got it.The workbook is a must have also.In orgo just reading isn't enough, you have to practice the problems to get it!!

Best Organic 1 Review material
This book is the reason why i passed my organic course. It breaks everything down step by step, so that when your open your massive text book you actually have a clue to what is going on. I would recommend this book to anyone taking Organic I. I was looking for the Dummies Organic II book when doing that course but I was not successful. (Cliff Notes Organic II helped though) ... Read more

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Building on the resounding success of the first volume (0-471-27235-3), Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, Volume 2 provides readers with clear, easy-to-understand explanations of fundamental principles. It explores the critical concepts while also examining why they are relevant. The core content is presented within the framework of predicting products, proposing mechanisms, and solving synthesis problems. Readers will fine-tune the key skills involved in solving those types of problems with the help of interactive, step-by-step instructions and problems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (36)

Great help
BE WARNED
This book DOES NOT cover everything in the second semester of a typical organic chemistry 2 class. The NMR, IR, mass spectra are not discussed - something I had most trouble with. However, this is a must have for synthesis problems.
The authors are geniuses, they made it interesting and easy.

ok for brushing up on ochem
problems are too easy. everything is simplified for you.did not like the organization of the book.good for supplementing your ochem text or for cramming, but not recommmended to learn from.the mechanisms are ok...not that good and there aren't that many.some rxns are slightly different maybe its the author's preference for some reagents?i somewhat regret purchasing this...did not purchase the first semester version, only purchased this from a friend who recommended it

An Amazing Book
This book will make the difference for you between a miserable semester and a successful, enjoying one.
Klein makes Organic Chemistry interesting, clear and ENJOYING, which is a thing I wouldn't imagine I would say about OC, before encountering Klein's book.

Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language
A concise and clearly written summary of organic chemistry essentials.It would have been a great help when I first took organic chemistry forty nine years ago.

organic 2 as a 2nd language
This book is amazing. It breaks everything down and makes it easier to understand organic 2. It also has practice problems which are very helpful. ... Read more

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  Organized around functional groups, this book incorporates problem-solving help, orientation features, and complete discussions of mechanisms. Wade explains concepts without taking the unnecessary short cuts that often lead to misconceptions—his hallmark problem-solving approach includes unique strategies and hints to help readers focus on the individual steps of each reaction and how they contribute to the overall reaction. Wade also employs the most  efficient method of mechanism boxes with its two-tiered approach: Mechanism and Key Mechanism Boxes. He delineates the 20 “Key” mechanisms that comprise nearly all of the mechanisms students will encounter. Therefore, the book takes one additional and important step in helping readers identify and grapple with the smallest number of the most important concepts to understand.
Acid-Base Chemistry, Lewis Structures, Bronsted, Electron Structure (shell, orbitals, magnetic shielding), Bonding (formation, patterns, polarity, MO), Resonance, Stereochemistry, MO Theory, Conformational analysis, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Reaction Coordinate diagrams, Chirality, Regioselectivity, Synthesis, Aromaticity, Carbonyl chemistry.
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Customer Reviews (45)

Solid OChem Prep
This text by Wade is the next in a long line of excellent Organic Chem books that I used in high school through college. Previous editions have been top notch, always with clear pictures and text that is easy to read. Unlike other texts, this one does not cram text onto the page but keeps it comfortable. The graphics are memorable, and the organization is logical which helps with retention. I've used Wade text for a few years now and can recommend them with assurance. OChem can be fun, at least in my opinion. Enjoy!

Great Book
I received a book from this site and it was in great condition. Perfect for the class I needed.

Good quality, bad shipping
The book was in excellent condition (Despite being listed as "good"). The only problem was the shipping. They only offer one form of shipping and they offer no tracking whatsoever. It still arrived on time, but it would be nice to know where it's at.

2/5 for the shipping issue.

Perfect Amazon Sale
I ordered a textbook Thursday, received it Monday.Advertised as new and was, still in the plastic and all.

Using the Second Newest Edition
The book is good if you dont feel like forking out an additional $200 for the newest edition. Do find a friend who does own 7th edition if your professor assigns book questions. The new book has additional problems that are not in this edition.

Very easy to understand book. ... Read more

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From models to molecules to mass spectrometry-solve organic chemistry problems with ease

Got a grasp on the organic chemistry terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear - this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of organic chemistry problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With memorization tricks, problem-solving shortcuts, and lots of hands-on practice exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with resonance; the triple-threat alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes; functional groups and their reactions; spectroscopy; and more!

100s of Problems!

• Know how to solve the most common organic chemistry problems
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Customer Reviews (5)

Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies
Lots of space for practice, with explanations given as well.The only part that I dislike is how it's arranged; it's difficult to find exactly what you want practice in.However, if you just want a general overview of all the concepts in Organic Chemistry I, then this is a must have.

Great!
This book is good to read in accordance with a text book. I don't recommend just using this book if you want to learn about Organic Chemistry. Some concepts are not explained as well and my need more examples.

useful book
if you are taking organic class and nothing make sence to you, get this book. It helped me a lot to understand the basic thought on Organic Chem. You may still need to read your text book for details specially if your teacher is very much deteil oriented like mine.

Helpful
Lots of problems here to solve. I would use it with Organic Chemistry for Dummies. I never could get the knack of Organic Chemistry, but itwasn't the book's fault. This is actually a helpful book with some good practice problems.

Excellent Ice Breaker
This is an extremely well done introduction to ochem.I've read a lot of Dummies books, and this is one of the best written. No small feat considering people with PhDs in the hard sciences are challenged to teach at an introductory level.

It's quite simple, so of limited use by the end of the first semester of a 2 semester ochem series. Despite what the title suggests, it's got a brief explanation of the material, and then some questions. It's not strictly a workbook.

I would strongly suggest getting it just before going into ochem to get a brief overview, and by the end of the first semester you'll see where things are heading in the 2nd semester. The practice questions are also good for the level of the book.

Don't expect to get much out of this book if you are at the end of the year and looking for more practice questions. It's too basic for that.
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A Market Leading, Traditional Approach to Organic Chemistry

Throughout all eight editions, Organic Chemistry has been designed to meet the needs of the "mainstream," two-semester, undergraduate organic chemistry course. This best-selling text gives students a solid understanding of organic chemistry by stressing how fundamental reaction mechanisms function and reactions occur. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (31)

Easy to follow
Easy to read. Supplements my Organic Chemistry class well. However, would like to see more pictures and examples of problems. Overall, it's a good textbook.

Chem books
This book is very helpful for Orgo Chem. I would definitely recommend buying the Organic Chem book since it explains the much harder concepts.

O chem
amazon was very quick at having the textbook shipped to me.i wasn't expecting it so quickly!it was good though so i could check my answers for the problems before i turned them in.:)

Good service
This buyer was great to work with. I had lost the package due to a wrong address but the buyer was willing to work with me on it until I found my package. Great service. Would use again.

The ebook doesn't have the whole contents of the textbook.
Unless I'm confused the ebook doesn't come with every problem at the end of each chapter.If I go to table of contents and click on Problems in the Chapter 1 section it goes right to 1.42.There isn't a section in the back of the ebook to check your answers either.

If these are missing, I'm curious to know what else is missing from the ebook that isn't so obvious. ... Read more

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This Study Guide and Solutions Manual contains complete and detailed explanations of the solutions to the problems in the text. In addition, you'll find a section on advanced acid/base chemistry with an additional set of problems, an 18-page tutorial on "pushing electrons," exercises on building molecular models and calculating kinetic parameters, as well as 23 practice tests. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

Less explanation
I bought this book hoping to find a detail explanation for every questions asked in the book. However, it does not. Almost all the answers are given directly without explanation. Even there is an explanation, it would be short and not helpful at all! We have to look back at the notes to find the reason for every answer! The book itself is a SOLUTION MANUAL and STUDY GUIDE! It should give the solution for every answer. Not just the answer. And it should GUIDE people to understand the answer given! Not just give the answer directly.

I do not recommend this book for those who seek detail explanation. It not worth the money. 100 bucks for just answers without detail explanation? Totally wasted!

organic chemistry study guide and solutions manual
This is a must have for organic chemistry, it is extremely helpful in my understanding of the material.

Thanks
The book got here about a week before I expected it. Had a very neat waterproof present like wrap over it. Thanks a bunch bud.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PERSON
JessicaC. Does not reply to requests for information on delivery dates and does not ship products on time. I was supposed to get my product by August 19, it is now August 22, 2010 and I still have not received it. I have to wait until October 27 to file a claim with amazon. I needed the book for school which starts in September. Never buy from this person she will never reply to you emails and will not send you the product you purchased. Avoid her like the plague.

this is a true "solutions manual"
the solutions manual is as thick as the text, and that sucks to carry around, but is so very nice to have access to full worked answers for every question posed throughout the chapters, as well as carefully crafted explanations for said answers.
This is expensive but you get what you pay for.and that's a whole lot of organic chemistry. ... Read more

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Written by Susan McMurry, the Study Guide and Solutions Manual provide answers and explanations to all in-text and end-of-chapter exercises. ... Read more

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GREAT Service
Great service from this seller. Received the book within 2 or 3 days of ordering and it was in perfect condition. I would definitely recommend this seller.

Study Guide with Solutions Manual for McMurry's Organic Chemisty, 7th
I'm using this book in my first year of organic chemistry, very helpful with the solutions to the problems in the book, and efficient in helping study for an exam.

Pretty helpful
The textbook itself is not always as clear as it could be.This solutions manual is definitely helpful to have.

Good
Product was what I wanted and the description was accurate. Shipping was fast as well. Had no problems.

Meh.
Let's be honest: paying nearly $100 for a solutions manual sort of...well, sucks.

The pricing is especially onerous as one has already invested nearly $200 in McMurry's text, which does not include the answers to problems in the back, making the study guide a necessary evil.

If you're using McMurry, you're going to need this.I can't say I like it so far; the answers don't always seem to match the problems exactly, but I'm sure at some point it will be very useful. ... Read more

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the book is good
it book is good and at a lower price. I can recommend it to a friend

thank u
i just wanted to thank u, When i first opened the book, there was a sweet thank u comment from the seller. It was really grateful. I would definitely buy more stuff from you , and its actually thank u kinda stuff

Professional, nothing to complain about
The shipment was quick.The condition was new (as noted by the seller).Good work, would definitely recommend.

The pointy end of the textbook racket.
It would've been nice if this had cost an order of magnitude less.Unfortunately, I, as a student, have no choice in what books I buy, and that's probably why textbooks have such abusive prices.My only choice is who it is that gets to gouge well north of $100 for something that costs around $10 to print; in any case, when class starts, I must have the book--and looky here, it's a new edition.It was this (~$160) or the campus bookstore (~$250).Either one was going to put a nasty dent in my wallet.I suppose it could've been worse.

Organic Chemistry by Bruice
Book received in excellent condition as promised. Saved a lot of money not buying it at the bookstore! ... Read more

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The Ninth Edition of Organic Chemistry continues Solomons-Fryhle's tradition of excellence in teaching and preparing students for success in the organic classroom and beyond.

Students are often overwhelmed by the early rigors of organic chemistry. Solomons-Fryhle prepares students for these early rigors by introducing acids & bases--topics they know from general chemistry--early, followed by chapters on structure and stereochemistry. Next, a discussion of ionic reactions gives students a foundation for the vast majority of reactions that they will encounter. The Ninth Edition continues to introduce IR spectroscopy in chapter 2 (after functional groups) and Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy in chapter 4, providing synergy with most lab courses and, again, reinforcing learning.

The new edition of Solomons-Fryhle also has a completely revised WileyPLUS course to help students and instructors reach their full potential. WileyPLUS provides instructors with the most robust online homework solution in organic chemistry. This revision of WileyPLUS meets students where and when they learn and provides them with a learning platform that offers real learning solutions that complement their approach to managing and mastering organic concepts. ... Read more

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Good Transaction
Although I ordered this book as an old one, I have received itin a very good condition

why????
This book was just fine for an intro course in Organic Chemistry. Why did the authors feel the need to come out with a new edition only 2 years later? To make the book more helpful for students?
It only ends up hurting us, the students, who cannot sell back their old books, for which they paid exorbitant amounts of money. Either make the books cheaper or stop coming out with new editions so frequently.

Don't waste paper, it's online
I don't know about other classes, but for my class I was required to sign up for "Wiley". Because I bought this book used it did not come with a free Wiley subscription and I therefor had to buy a [...] subscription to Wiley and when I log on what do I find? The whole book is available to me ONLINE! So not only did I not have to buy this book but because it is available online I can't even resell it for a good price seeing as it only goes for [...] used. As for how it teaches I liked the diagrams and I didn't find too much trouble when it came to actually reading it. However I cannot believe that I could have just used the online version (which I used most of the time any ways because my laptop is lighter than this book). So do you self a favor and just sign up for Wiley (eco-friendly online version) and either buy the answer books (answer not available through Wiley for some odd reason) or look on with a friend who has the answer book.

very good deal
very good. I always wanted to have an organic book for fun without crazy prices

perfect condition
very fast shipping and the book was in much better condition than I ever thought it would be for the price that I payed. ... Read more

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Written by Janice Gorzynski Smith and Erin R. Smith, the Student Study Guide/Solutions Manual provides step-by-step solutions to all in-chapter and end-of-chapter problems. Each chapter begins with an overview of key concepts and includes key rules and summary tables. ... Read more

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Organic Chemistry Book Review
This book was purchased from an unbeatable price here at Amazon, compared to the community college I purchased it at. Saved over 60%

Organic Chemistry by Janice Gorzynski Smith (Hardcover)

As a student I find this text one of the best I have ever used. The easy to follow bulleted information format theme throughout the book is extremely helpful both in learning the material and studying for a test. Its beautiful cover, clean molecular graphics, and relevant aside images create a pleasant aesthetic that transfers to the material and enhances the learning process. Visualization is so important for organic chemistry and beautifully presented here. Chapter and page layouts make sense and are easy to follow as new subjects are presented. If you are a professor I would recommend you start using this text book to teach your O-Chem course, your students will benefit from it.

I needed to know Organic Chemistry by Janice Gorzynski Smith was THE book that was required for my class. Having the full cover image, author information, and ISBN displayed prominently saved me time, energy, and heartache.

POOR CUSTOMER SEVICE!!
I received the book in 2 weeks, got the wrong one and tried to contact the seller. Sent 3 emails but no response!! Its like they dont even care!

Organic Chemistry Smith 2nd ed.
The book came in two days, that was with the expedited shipping which was only $2 more than standard. It's in excellent condition. The same book at my local store was going to be $200.00. I paid only $45. Will definitely buy from Book Holders again.

Great Product
This book was in perfect condition, just as described! It shipped quickly with no problems! great sale and buy. ... Read more

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Written by Janice Gorzynski Smith and Erin R. Smith, the Student Study Guide/Solutions Manual provides step-by-step solutions to all in-chapter and end-of-chapter problems. Each chapter begins with an overview of key concepts and includes key rules and summary tables. ... Read more

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Great!
It came quickly! Didn't even know it was in my mailbox till I was looking for it.

Get this if you're taking Organic Chemistry
You will need this book to study for Organic Chemistry and in doing practice problems.
This will be your bible for the year.

never recieved
Although, I was refunded on this product I was not satisfied with how the entire purchase was handled.After not receiving this item I inquired about it and the seller claimed they had mailed it to me,rather than admitting they forgot to mail it.Normally when you order something from Amazon they send you an email that they have shipped the item even when its a used item seller.I never received an email.It was important to obtain this study guide. I would not do business with someone so unreliable.
Amazon; however, continues to provide great customer service.

Organic Chemistry Student study guide/solutions manuel by Smith
I received the Student Study Guide/Solutions Manuel to accompany Organic Chemistry 2nd edition by Janice Gorzynski Smith. This copy however was not an actual reproduction from the publisher McGraw Hill but rather a photo copy. It arrived in a poorly glued binder that I had to re-bind or else the pages would have started to fall out. The cost was reasonable however at 40.00.

Book is good, seller is bad.
The product is very helpful if you're taking an organic chemistry class. The best way to learn in OChem is to try the problems in the book and learn from them.
The only thing I didn't like about this product was that it was sent to me PHOTOCOPIED and WAS NOT THE ACTUAL BOOK. I have seen the actual book, and this was not it. So, I am disappointed in that respect and have contacted the seller.
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A plain-English guide to one of the toughest courses around

So, you survived the first semester of Organic Chemistry (maybe even by the skin of your teeth) and now it's time to get back to the classroom and lab! Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is an easy-to-understand reference to this often challenging subject.

Thanks to this book, you'll get friendly and comprehensible guidance on everything you can expect to encounter in your Organic Chemistry II course.

• An extension of the successful Organic Chemistry I For Dummies
• Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner
• Explains concepts and terms in a fast and easy-to-understand way

Whether you're confused by composites, baffled by biomolecules, or anything in between, Organic Chemistry II For Dummies gives you the help you need — in plain English! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Decent
Although this was a great book that quickly summarizes detailed and complex topics of organic chemistry; there is at a least one error that can really lead the reader astray. My example is the definition of aromatic compounds. The book states that cyclooctatetraene is an anti-aromatic compound. However, this is only true if cyclooctatetraene is planar. Unfortunately, cyclooctatetraene can shift out of plane thus making it non-aromatic. This little error isn't too bad but it can screw you over on a test. In summary, I believe this book is helpful in COMPLEMENTING your primary textbook.

Not very good
Not very impressed with this book. I'm taking organic 2 in the summer so I was excited that I would have this book to go along with the class. It is not as good as the first organic for dummies book. The author's don't use helpful analogies to help you remember things like the organic 1 for dummies author did. Some of the concepts are still very difficult to understand. I wish they "dumbed" it down a little more. ... Read more

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An easy formula for success.

With topics such as stereochemistry, carboxylic acids, and unsaturated hydrocarbons, it’s no wonder so many students have a bad reaction to organic chemistry class. Fortunately, this guide gives college students who are required to take organic chemistry an accessible, easy-to-follow companion to their textbooks.

• With the tremendous growth in the health-care job market, many students are pursuing college degrees that require organic chemistry
• Ian Guch is an award-winning chemistry teacher who has taught at both the high school and college levels
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Customer Reviews (5)

Terrible Book
This book is very vague on most important topics in Organic I. Explains the basic need to know stuff but does not help much for tests in class, only a brush up at most after taking the class.

Overall, not a bad book
I have never taken organic chemistry before so I bought this book as a preview and plan to read it over the summer before taking the actual course.I am more than 2/3 of the way through the book and overall I have to say it has been very helpful.The practice problems help to increase understanding further.The author does a good job at trying to make the subject interesting and adding in specific hints and details when applicable.However, I have noticed that topic coverage of certain subjects is a bit sparse, and I found numerous errors in the book already.I think that this book is comparable to Organic Chemistry for Dummies.I believe that book has a bit more detail and explanation.However, it lacks practice problems.Overall I think either book is a good bet.

Addition- as I am nearing the end of the book now I have discovered countless more errors. Had I known this book was so error ridden I would have never purchased it.While I think the material is good and helpful, I would not recommend purchasing this book unless you want to sort through lots of typing and content errors

Very Good For Class
Although I received As in chemistry, I never got the hack of organic chemistry. My professor was very good, the text was good, but somehow I missed something. This book did help though, I will say. I understood a few more things better after this. The book is very good if you need a refresher.

A Very Good Supplement
Ok, let's examine the title of the book, The COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE to Organic Chemistry.Well, you guessed it, I am a complete idiot when it comes to chemistry period!I took org I, decided to hold off on org II cuz I hated org I so much, and picked this book up two weeks before I took org II.The way the book is written tops--as far as explanations go--reading any ole boring textbook; however, it does not exactly replace your textbook or your prof's notes.It gave me a great summary of all the high points in org I that didn't sink in when I took it as well as what to expect in org II. The author explained basic concepts much better than any other chem teacher I've had in college, and for the record, that would be 5.I would definitely get this book if you are needing to brush up on some stuff, or if your textbook/teacher is doing a crappy job at helping you understand some basic concepts.

excellent review
This volume was, for me, an excellent review of information I was first exposed to many years ago in college.The text and graphics are clear and easily understandable.As a practicing physician, I found this review an excellent vehicle for enhancingunderstanding of the actions of medications (almost all organic compounds) on receptors and other proteins in the human body (also organic compounds). ... Read more

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Succeed in your course with the help of this proven best-seller! John McMurry's ORGANIC CHEMISTRY is consistently praised as the most clearly written book available for the course. In John McMurry's words: "I wrote this book because I love writing. I get great pleasure and satisfaction from taking a complicated subject, turning it around until I see it clearly from a new angle, and then explaining it in simple words." Through his lucid writing and ability to show the beauty and logic of organic chemistry, McMurry makes learning enjoyable. The highest compliment that can be given to a chemistry book applies to McMurry: It works! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (27)

Great transaction
Shipped fast. Book in condition as represented. Would definitely do business w/ this shipper again!

O Chem Textbook
I feel that the condition of the books was not properly described to me when I purchased it. It is VERY used, answers written on all the problems (which makes it very difficult to work them effectively), and tape everywhere!

Never received the book!
I ordered this and never received it, nor was I contacted by the seller when I wrote.

Good Book!
I bought this book for my school. This is the exactly what I need for instructor recommend. It is helpful; however, inside of the book, there was lot of hand writing. This is a used book anyway.

organic chemistry rocks!
I am really happy for the most part with the organic book that I recieved.it had a little more highlighting than it implied when I bought it but that's something that's not hard to deal with and get over. ... Read more

Product Description
The Solutions Manual, prepared by Jan W. Simek of California Polytechnic State University, contains complete solutions to all the problems. The Solutions Manual also gives helpful hints on how to approach each kind of problem. This supplement is a useful aid for any student, and it is particularly valuable for students who feel they understand the material but need more help with problem solving. Appendix 1 of the Solutions Manual summarizes the IUPAC system of nomenclature. Appendix 2 reviews and demonstrates how acidity varies with structure in organic molecules, and how one can predict the direction of an acid--base equilibrium. Brief answers to many of the in-chapter problems are given at the back of this book. These answers are sufficient for a student on the right track, but they are of limited use to one who is having difficulty working the problems. ... Read more

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The True Survival Guide for Organic Chemistry
I neglected and ignored this book for the first part of the course, and this was reflected in my grade.However for the second part of the course, I attempted almost every problem in each chapter, and used the solutions manual to check my work.Not only were the answers very helpful, but I didn't use the access card at all.Wade provides plenty of material to let the student grasp organic chem concepts.

Will get you an A in Ochem
Great manual for understanding organic chemistry. Really helped me with drawing, NMR, and reactions. LOVE IT

Highly recommend it!!!
I strongly recommend students to get the solutions manual.It really helped me when doing homework.I am able to know whether I am doing it right or wrong, it pointed out my mistakes so I could correct them when time came to take the test.Also, it saves me time.

life saver
I would have probably failed o-chem without this book. Although it does not explain how they got the answers, it is really helpful for copying for homework credit. and it occasionally helped me learn something

Absolutely necessary for Org Chem
If your text book is Organic Chemisty by Wade, this solutions manual is a MUST-HAVE.The book has many problems, and only some have the answers in the back so that you may check your answers.But there is very very few questions in the book that show you how to solve it.The solutions manual shows you step-by-step ways to solve the problems and gives you tips and reasons why the answer is the way it is.I cant imagine having taken Organic without the solutions manual.Taking this course with our this manual is just making this class 5x harder for no need!I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

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NEW Molecular Model Set! This advanced model set has 150 components including 5 VSEPR models (linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal, and octahedral) and 1 square planar model for constructing complex ions. The instructions and pictures show you how to assemble the atom models. With the Advanced Molecular Model Set for Organic Chemistry, you can build thousands of different organic structures. This set is the perfect size to carry in your backpack or purse. The snap-closure prevents spills and the compartments keep the atom models and bonds conveniently separated. When learning to visualize 3-D molecular structures, isomerism and nomenclature, this model set is essential. Advanced Molecular Model Set for General and Organic Chemistry 5 VSEPR models 1 square planar model 14 black carbon atoms 30 white hydrogen atoms 8 red oxygen atoms 4 blue nitrogen atoms 2 yellow sulfur atoms 2 green phosphorus atoms 6 yellow fluorine atoms 6 green chlorine atoms 6 orange bromine atoms 6 purple iodine atoms 12 gray links for multiple bonds, 38mm 48 gray links for single bonds, 25mm Plastic case (27 x 18 x 4 cm) Instructions Included. ... Read more

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Fantasatic Molecular Model Kit!
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Great product for the money
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awesome
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Great price and excellent quality!
Don't waste your money on any other chemistry model kit...this one is the absolute best out there for its price. To compare with other kits, here's what this one contains:

Hydrogen - 30
Carbon - 14
Oxygen - 8
Nitrogen (107 degrees) - 4
Nitrogen (109.5 degrees) - 1
Sulfur - 2
Phosphorus - 2
Fluorine - 6
Bromine - 6
Chlorine - 6
Iodine - 6
Alkali metal, beryllium, boron, silicon (SiH4), copper (Cu(NH3)4), phosphorus (PCl5), sulfur (SF6) - 1 each

Single bonds - 48
Double bonds - 12

Enjoy!

Molecules Smalecules
If you're physically sticking together a molecule this a great set.It's limited in its number of parts, but basically pretty adequate.It doesn't have all the precisely defining characteristics of other sets I've seen and used, but all in all, this kit will get one started, and it's hard to break the parts.And philosophically, there ain't a perfect model. ... Read more

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A Market Leading, Traditional Approach to Organic Chemistry

Customer Reviews (17)

Good condition
I ought htis book as used to spend less mony as possible.
Not bad pubblication thoug.

Very Good Service
The book is was in very, very good condition, actually better than what I expected. And the book arrived within 2 days. Overall good service!

Not a Bad Book
This book is good, but if I didn't have my teacher alongside me explaining some things, I would definitely be lost. I also find myself going online to look for clarifications, because either the section is complicated to understand or too simple to understand properly. You should definitely get the solutions manual for this book- its very helpful when it comes time to answer problems!

Organic Chemistry
The book arrived in good time and in very good condition.... it's not the current edition, but the price is great for the edition.
Seller to state both the ISBN and Edition # of text book for proper identification.

Worked out great!
It was a little more 'used' than the description, but it worked out just fine. ... Read more

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The two-part, fifth edition of Advanced Organic Chemistry has been substantially revised and reorganized for greater clarity. The material has been updated to reflect advances in the field since the previous edition, especially in computational chemistry. Part B describes the most general and useful synthetic reactions, organized on the basis of reaction type. It can stand-alone; together, with Part A: Structure and Mechanisms, the two volumes provide a comprehensive foundation for the study in organic chemistry. Companion websites provide digital models for students and exercise solutions for instructors.

Customer Reviews (23)

Good book
The book is very new, but it took a long while for it to arrive.
After I ordered this book, it was delivered after two weeks. This is a little bit too long.

Dissapointing
As a previous review suggested, this book fell short of expectations. There are in fact quite a few errors (i.e. pentavalent carbons, etc.); such errors are especially prevalent in the problem section of the book. Moreover, the book does contain many outdated problems.

Although the organization of the book isn't horrible, it isn't a very readable text, mainly due to the detail they go into in explanations of seemingly irrelevant things. In other words, this book is not very conducive to skimming, or good at all for review; especially when it comes to the carbon acid section. Rather than simply stating general trends of carbon acids, they go into detail about the different methods for measuring the pKas of carbon acids, and the different advantages and disadvantages to such methods. While this may be of interest to some people, it simply makes the section much less readable, perhaps a short summary at the end of each section summarizing general concepts would help alleviate this error. So rather than having to sift through 20 pages of mostly worthless crap to find one simple concept, it would be briefly outlined in the end (or beginning) of a section, or chapter.

Perhaps the thing that annoys me most about this book, however, is the absolutely horrible way in which structures are presented in the book. Rather than sticking to simple Line-bond structures (or carbon skeletons, whatever you know them as), molecules are presented as an obnoxious mixture of both. In some cases (i.e. ylides, and such) actually labling carbons and hydrogen atoms can be useful. However, when you get to the problem section and see something to the effect of -CH2=C(CH2)3CH2CHO- rather than a simple line-bond structure, it becomes obnoxious very quickly. Moreover, in larger molecules, they tend to show cycles in line-bond format, and substituents as shown above. I know that being able to convert back and forth between the structures is important in organic chemistry, but if you are going on to advanced organic and you can't convert between the two, then I think you have bigger issues.
The main problem with this way of showing molecules is that it it makes it much more annoying while solving the problems (which can bw annoying enough with all the errors), especially while doing either mechanisms or synthesis problems, you have to draw out the line-bond structure anyways in order to be able to clearly visualize larger molecules, so showing molecules the way they do, in almost every case (with a few exceptions) is completely idiotic. Furthermore, the way they represent molecules in the text makes it much more prone to typesetting errors (i.e. pentavalent carbons, and the like). But who knows, maybe they are working in errors on purpose so they can revise is to bring out another edition.

In my opinion, in order for this book to be suitable for actually studying and learning adv. organic chemistry, this book needs a massive overhaul. Until them, reading this book to learn chemistry is about as effective as reading an English dictionary in other to learn English.

Promptly delivered in good shape
I ordered the book one week before the class starded and it arrived on the day before class. The book is in excellent condition.

5th Edition Misses the Mark--Loaded with Errors
This review is specifically meant to refer to the latest edition (5th ed.) of this book.The earlier editions were quite good, but the 5th edition completely misses the mark.Ordinarily, one would think that a book such as this would get better and better with each new edition.Not so with this book.For some reason, the 5th edition is loaded with mistakes.....many of these appear to be typesetting errors (e.g., atoms in the wrong place, pentavalent carbons, nonsense intermediates within reaction pathways, etc.).It is terribly disappointing.I do not know what happened at the publisher this time, but, in good conscience, they really should not have released this book the way it is.It does not appear to have been the authors' fault, but rather it was likely the fault of Springer (the publisher).This looks like an example of the mindless side of capitalism....large publishing companies who have already taken over much of their competition also have ridiculous deadlines to meet quarterly earnings goals, so they rush through the publication process and end up turning out garbage.The only way that these companies ultimately avoid getting into a heap of trouble with the FTC or other consumer advocate agencies is by issuing online addendums filled with corrections to the myriad of errors. Ask yourselves, is that why you want to buy a new book..... so that you have to download a 50-page corrections addendum to fix all of the errors that the publisher missed or opted not to correct in the first place?This sort of thing is happening more and more these days in the publishing industry, even with software.And the larger and larger these publishing companies become, the more we see it. I recommend that you DO NOT BUY the 5th edition of this book; it should have been recalled by the publisher, and everyone who bought it should have received a refund.However, if you really want to buy Carey and Sundberg's book, then buy the 4th edition used; you will be much happier.Apparently, Springer scaled back on qualified staff and/or hired a bunch of publishing flunkies sometime between the release of the 4th and 5th editions of this book.

Comprehensive
This is probably the most comprehensive text book available for Organic Chemistry, Develops largely on the Part A of the book. So for a complete understanding you need to possess the Part A of the book. Largely covers the topic of Synthesis and Reactions which is an important part of the Graduate education in Organic Chemistry. Earlier editions of the book cover the same material and are almost as good as this one but each topic in this edition builds up with a different approach of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry.
The references provided in each chapter ensure the complete and total understanding of the subject and help in the student in research.
Overall a great book for the Graduate student in Organic Chemistry. ... Read more

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The Tenth Edition of Organic Chemistry continues Solomons/Fryhle’s tradition of excellence in teaching and preparing students for success in the organic classroom and beyond. In the Tenth Edition, virtually every aspect of the teaching and learning solution has been revisited and redesigned to assist students in comprehending the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The authors’ thoroughly explain and illustrate each new idea when it is first introduced and then reinforce the new idea or concept by having students work related problems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

great help!
excellent companion resource to the textbook.a must have for any student who does homework and wants to check their answers.clear and understandable approach to the material.

You're better off with wiley
The student study guide isnt even a study guide, it is just a solutions manual. Don't waste your money if you already have wiley plus. ... Read more