Organic Chemistry textbooks

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Is there ANY Organic Chemistry textbook out there that emphasizes conceptual understanding of mechanisms rather than rote memorization?

I understand there is going to be SOME memorization needed, however, it just seems like each textbook is arranged the same way (by functional group) and you end up memorizing a laundry list of reactions for each functional group.

Organic Chemistry textbooks that I know of (I just listed the authors as the titles are all the usual Organic Chemistry)

• Francis Carey
• Leroy Wade
• Graham Solomons
• John McMurry
• William H. Brown, Christopher S. Foote
• Peter C. Vollhardt and Neil E. Schore

Tell me any experiences good or bad with the above or any others.

Thanks.

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[sully677]

I thought my book was fantastic...

Organic Chemistry by Joseph Hornback

It might be expensive, but the book was detailed...I definitely recommend it.

 

[Marcus Brody]

McMurry all the way.

 

[161927]

McMurry all the way.

 

[sicboy188]

david klein, organic chemistry as a second language.

that is all.

 

[meliora27]

david klein, organic chemistry as a second language.

that is all.

Seconded

 

[el aye]

McMurry all the way.

I liked this textbook as well.