Organic Chemistry Supplement

[OnMyWayThere]

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Hi fellow premeds... I was in Chemistry 101 about 6 years ago and taking Chem 102 over the summer. The book we use in Chem 102 makes the concepts SOO difficult, but when I refer back to my 101 book, it clarifies everything and I'm doing so well because of that book.

From your experience, do you recommend any book for Organic Chemistry next semester? I want a supplement book to have on the side if my book is not clear.

Thank you!
Jeff

 

[idq1i]

Carey/Atkins

 

[lisa13579]

I second the Carey book, it was great. The solutions manual really helps to have also, it explains the answers to questions within the chapters and also at the end of the chapters.

 

[OnMyWayThere]

I found a few books relating to Organic by that author/authors. There is " A brief course in Organic" , "Organic Chemistry"...

Any idea what your books were called or ideally the ISBN?

Thanks!
Jeff

 

[ATPase]

Ditto on the Carey book.

 

[lisa13579]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...0352643/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/103-3353687-9247814

Hopefully this link works, if not the info is:

Organic Chemistry with Online Learning Center and Learning by Model CD-ROM
by Francis A. Carey
ISBN: 0072521708

 

[lyragrl]

I never used Carey, but we used Wade and it was really good.

I think the point about buying the solutions manual for your text is important, too. Even if you don't normally use a solutions manual, it's useful in orgo because sometimes the answers are not obvious. Especially when you're first learning. The solutions manual can help you realize your mistakes and set things straight.

Also, a simple plastic model kit is a must-have unless you can turn three dimensional objects around in your head...

 

[SaltySqueegee]

McMurry [sp?] does a good job of summarizing all the important reactions you need to know. Also comes with a killer workbook and problem set.

Unfortunately the first few chapters that explain HOMOs and LUMO's and basic molecular orbital theory kinda lack in ease of understanding and explanation.