Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reactions

This complete new and innovative textbook provides a comprehensive account of pericyclic reactions and organic photochemistry for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The approach is based on mechanism and reaction type and the subject matter is developed and concentrated on better understanding rather than on merely grasping factual knowledge. In this revised third edition a new Chapter 15 “Quenching of Excited States and Investigation of Reaction Mechanism” has been added as per the need of the readers. It deals investigation of reaction mechanism of photochemical reactions. The book is useful for college students as well as for those who are opting for entrance examinations.

Key Features:
Basics of the subject are explained in thorough details.
Important points are revisited and mentioned wherever they are relevant.
Provides over 200 excellent thought-provoking textual problems.
Glossary and questions for self-assessment are given at the end of each chapter.
The most important aspect of this book is Chapter 14 which contains about 400 problems and their solutions based on pericyclic reactions and photochemistry.
Applied photochemistry is also discussed in the book.
A comprehensive work covering modern topics like pericyclic reactions and photochemistry in detail.
This edition is for sale in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka only.