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Organic chemistry with biological applications

John E. McMurry

ISBN #9781285842912

3rd Edition

1,528 Questions

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Summary

Organic Chemistry with Biological Applications is a comprehensive guide that intertwines fundamental organic chemistry principles with their practical roles in biological systems. The book navigates through atomic structure, bonding theories, stereochemistry, and various reaction mechanisms, offering readers a clear understanding of how molecular structure and reactivity underpin both synthetic and natural chemical processes. It seamlessly demonstrates the application of advanced characterization techniques such as mass spectrometry, infrared, ultraviolet, and NMR spectroscopy to elucidate molecular structures. By integrating detailed studies of biomolecules and metabolic pathways, the text provides a robust framework for both academic and practical explorations in modern organic and biological chemistry.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Structure and Bonding

Chapter 2

Polar Covalent Bonds; Acids and Bases

Chapter 3

Organic Compounds: Alkanes and Their Stereochemistry

Chapter 4

Organic Compounds: Cycloalkanes and Their Stereochemistry

Chapter 5

Stereochemistry at Tetrahedral Centers

Chapter 6

An Overview of Organic Reactions

Chapter 7

Alkenes and Alkynes

Chapter 8

Reactions of Alkenes and Alkynes

Chapter 9

Aromatic Compounds

Chapter 10

Structure Determination: Mass Spectrometry, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

Chapter 11

Structure Determination: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Chapter 12

Organohalides: Nucleophilic Substitutions and Eliminations

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Chapter 13

Alcohols, Phenols, and Thiols; Ethers and Sulfides

Chapter 14

Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition Reactions

Chapter 15

Carboxylic Acids and Nitriles

Chapter 16

Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reactions

Chapter 17

Carbonyl Alpha-Substitution and Condensation Reactions

Chapter 18

Amines and Heterocycles

Chapter 19

Biomolecules: Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Chapter 20

Amino Acid Metabolism

Chapter 21

Biomolecules: Carbohydrates

Chapter 22

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Chapter 23

Biomolecules: Lipids and Their Metabolism

Chapter 24

Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids and Their Metabolism

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Identify the functional groups in each of the following molecules: (a) Methionine, an amino acid: (b) Ibuprofen, a pain reliever: (c) Capsaicin, the pungent substance in chili peppers:

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Add curved arrows to the following polar reactions to indicate the flow of electrons in each:

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Name the following amines, and identify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary:

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Add curved arrows to the following polar reactions to indicate the flow of electrons in each:

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Problem 5

Draw the two chair conformations of menthol, and tell which is more stable.

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Follow the flow of electrons indicated by the curved arrows in each of the following polar reactions, and predict the products that result:

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