Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry - Tapa dura

Focuses on the biological, environmental and medical applications of organic chemistry. Contains a new chapter on acids and bases. More emphasis has been placed on synthesis and on using retrosynthetic analysis to plan syntheses. Chapters dealing with bio-organic chemistry have been extensively revised and updated. New computer generated models, combined with many full color diagrams and drawings, makes this an effectively illustrated organic textbook. Includes 250 new problems.