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Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: Second Semester Topics
Organic chemistry is a challenging subject, with many students expecting it to require many hours of memorization. Author David Klein's Second Language books prove this is not true—organic chemistry is one continuous story that actually makes sense if you pay close attention. Klein’s books use a conversational tone making them more accessible and easier to read for students.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Second Semester Topics, 6e builds on the principles explored in the first half of the course, delving deeper into molecular mechanisms, reactions, and analytical techniques. Using Klein’s one-of-a-kind SkillBuilder approach, the book includes hands-on exercises and thoroughly explained solutions designed to further reinforce student comprehension of chemical concepts and organic principles. An indispensable supplement to the primary text, this resource covers aromatic compounds, infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, nucleophilic and electrophilic aromatic substitution, ketones and aldehydes, carboxylic acid derivatives, and much more.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Second Semester Topics, 6e teaches students how to ask the right questions to solve problems, study more efficiently, and learn to speak the language of organic chemistry. Like its first-semester companion title, it is an essential ‘guide on the side’ for any organic chemistry student no matter what textbook or instructor-provided lecture material is used. The inclusion of new end of chapter problems, providing both practice and challenge, will prepare students and build confidence come exam time, as well as outside the classroom.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Second Semester Topics, 6e builds on the principles explored in the first half of the course, delving deeper into molecular mechanisms, reactions, and analytical techniques. Using Klein’s one-of-a-kind SkillBuilder approach, the book includes hands-on exercises and thoroughly explained solutions designed to further reinforce student comprehension of chemical concepts and organic principles. An indispensable supplement to the primary text, this resource covers aromatic compounds, infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, nucleophilic and electrophilic aromatic substitution, ketones and aldehydes, carboxylic acid derivatives, and much more.
Organic Chemistry as a Second Second Semester Topics, 6e teaches students how to ask the right questions to solve problems, study more efficiently, and learn to speak the language of organic chemistry. Like its first-semester companion title, it is an essential ‘guide on the side’ for any organic chemistry student no matter what textbook or instructor-provided lecture material is used. The inclusion of new end of chapter problems, providing both practice and challenge, will prepare students and build confidence come exam time, as well as outside the classroom.
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Published March 7, 2024
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March 29, 2025
I gave the First Semester version of this 5 stars, but this one only gets 4. What's there is good- thoughtfully explained and covers a variety of topics. Especially helpful is the sections on IR and NMR. My one complaint is that I wish there was a chapter at the end which covered:
a) Misc. reactions that aren't covered in earlier chapters but which are commonly taught. The book had a lot of "your professor might want you to know x, but we won't talk about it so use another source."
b) more problems that combined concepts from throughout the whole book
c) more problems that called on mastery of both first semester and second semester topics together, of which there were only a handful scattered throughout.
The semester 1 book had one such summary chapter at the end, and I felt like this one just kinda ended abruptly.
a) Misc. reactions that aren't covered in earlier chapters but which are commonly taught. The book had a lot of "your professor might want you to know x, but we won't talk about it so use another source."
b) more problems that combined concepts from throughout the whole book
c) more problems that called on mastery of both first semester and second semester topics together, of which there were only a handful scattered throughout.
The semester 1 book had one such summary chapter at the end, and I felt like this one just kinda ended abruptly.
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