A First Course in Organic Chemistry

This modern, functional-group approach to the fundamentals of organic chemistry is the first introductory text to present organic chemistry as it is currently practised. Right from the start, the text incorporates the use of spectroscopic techniques, especially NMR spectroscopy. Features many references to the importance of organic chemistry in everyday life, in industry, and in biology. Covers some chemically and commercially important compounds, such as cyclic ethers not usually dealt with in elementary textbooks. Numerous examples and problems are included.