for example, each has several considerations that you need to know in order to get the right product. What groups add to the alkene? Is addition Markovnikov or anti-Markovnikov? Is addition syn- or anti-? Can the structure rearrange during the course of the reaction? What is the arrow-pushing mechanism? Then there are the SN1, SN2, E1 and E2 reactions. What is the best solvent? What is the stereochemistry of the product? And so on. It can be difficult to sort through a textbook to find the answers to these key questions. This book has a simple format that lists each reaction in its own section answering the questions listed above and many more! For each reaction the general reactant, condition and product combination is provided, followed by notable points in a concise bullet point list. On the next page the arrow pushing mechanism is provided along with key notes on stereochemistry. Finally, there is a quick one page self-test (with answers on the following page) for each reaction so that you will actually have an idea of how well prepared you are for your exams or quizzes on the reactions. Finally, Everything in One Place!

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