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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. I would like a textbook I could actually refer to while studying for the MCATs.
Organic Chemistry textbooks that I know of (I just listed the authors as the titles are all the usual Organic Chemistry)
Tell me any experiences good or bad with the above or any others.
Thanks.
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. I would like a textbook I could actually refer to while studying for the MCATs.
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.