Alkenes and Aromatics examines the reaction mechanisms associated with
carbon-carbon double bonds, and then goes on to look at aromatic substitution
(nitration, halogenation, sulfonation and Friedel Crafts reactions). The
formation and reactions of diazonium ions are also discussed. This knowledge is
then applied to the synthesis of pseudoephedrine, highlighting the key aspects
of synthesis, such as yields, stereochemistry and reaction conditions. A Case
Study on the organic chemical industry completes the book, providing a
background as to why understanding organic reactions is so important. The
Molecular World series provides an integrated introduction to all branches of
chemistry for both students wishing to specialise and those wishing to gain