Organic Chemistry 4th Edition by David R. Klein (2020)

Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition by Dr. David R. Klein builds on the phenomenal success of the first three editions with a skills-based approach to learning organic chemistry. Published by Wiley, the Klein program covers all the concepts typically taught in an organic chemistry course while placing special emphasis on the skills development needed to master and apply these concepts.

Klein recognizes that students in organic chemistry need to bridge the gap between theory (concepts) and practice (problem-solving skills). The text's signature SkillBuilder examples and activities offer extensive opportunities for students to develop proficiency in the key skills necessary to succeed in organic chemistry, from drawing mechanisms to predicting reaction outcomes.

Core topics include structure and bonding, stereochemistry, alkenes and alkynes, aromatic compounds, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, spectroscopy (NMR, IR, mass spectrometry), and reaction mechanisms across all major functional groups. The text's step-by-step skill-building approach makes complex synthetic and mechanistic reasoning accessible to students at all levels.

This is the essential textbook for students in chemistry, biochemistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and pre-dental programs, providing critical preparation for the MCAT, DAT, and PCAT organic chemistry sections as well as graduate-level coursework in organic and synthetic chemistry.

ISBN-13: 978-1119659594