Description
Book SynopsisA practical introduction to orbital interaction theory and its applications in modern organic chemistry Orbital interaction theory is a conceptual construct that lies at the very heart of modern organic chemistry. Comprising a comprehensive set of principles for explaining chemical reactivity, orbital interaction theory originates in a rigorous theory of electronic structure that also provides the basis for the powerful computational models and techniques with which chemists seek to describe and exploit the structures and thermodynamic and kinetic stabilities of molecules. Orbital Interaction Theory of Organic Chemistry, Second Edition introduces students to the fascinating world of organic chemistry at the mechanistic level with a thoroughly self-contained, well-integrated exposition of orbital interaction theory and its applications in modern organic chemistry. Professor Rauk reviews the concepts of symmetry and orbital theory, and explains reactivity in common functional groups and
Trade Review"Raulk reviews the concepts of symmetry and orbital theory, and examines reactivity in common function groups..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 2, June 2001)
"...a qualitative molecular orbital approach to the study of chemical reactivity...excellent list of up-to-date references; numerous, clear helpful diagrams, figures, and tables...for graduate and postgraduate students as well as professional chemists..." (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 1, September 2001)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Symmetry and Stereochemistry.
Molecular Orbital Theory.
Orbital Interaction Theory.
Sigma Bonds and Orbital Interaction Theory.
Simple Hückel Molecular Orbital Theory.
Reactions and Properties of Bonds.
Reactive Intermediates.
Carbonyl Compounds.
Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions.
Bonds to Hydrogen.
Aromatic Compounds.
Pericyclic Reactions.
Organometallic Compounds.
Orbital and State Correlation Diagrams.
Photochemistry.
Appendix A: Derivation of Hartree-Fock Theory.
Appendix B: Exercises.
References and Notes.
Index.
