Organic chemistry /
Marc Loudon.
- 5th ed.
- Greenwood Village, Colo. : Roberts and Co., c2009.
- xxxix, 1374 p. ; ill. (some col) ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
"Introduces organic chemistry through a mechanistic approach within a functional group framework. Contains 1,668 exercises--many of which are taken directly from the scientific literature--that encourage readers to analyze and synthesize chemical concepts. Includes modern topics such as alkene metathesis, Suzuki and Stille cross-coupling reactions, and examples drawn from contemporary medical practice."--Provided by the publisher.