With an increased focus on fundamentals, this new edition of A Textbook of Organic Chemistry continues to present the time-tested functional group approach to the subject. This examination-oriented book breaks the intricacies of Organic Chemistry into easy-to-understand steps which gives the student the necessary foundation to build upon, learn, and understand Organic Chemistry in a way that is efficient as well as long-lasting. Key Features : Chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds is treated separately All reaction mechanisms are presented using the latest conventions Coloured illustrations and graphics highlight and reinforce the presentation of important points Over 3300 questions helping the students to achieve deeper understanding of the subject through constant reinforcement and practice Table of Contents : Getting Started Purification of Organic Compounds Composition of Organic Compounds Empirical and Molecular Formulae Structure of Organic Molecules Organic Reactions and their Mechanism Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Spectroscopy Alkanes and Petroleum Alkenes Alkynes Alkyl Halides Organometallic Compounds Alcohols Polyhydric Alcohols Ethers and Epoxides Thiols and Thioethers Aldehydes and Ketones Carboxylic Acids Dicarboxylic Acids Hydroxy and Halo Acids Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Nitriles, Isonitriles, Nitroalkanes and Diazomethane Acetoacetic Ester and Malonic Ester Fats and Oils; Soaps and Detergents Amines Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins Cycloalkanes Ureides and Purines Carbohydrates Aromatic Compounds Benzene and its Homologues Directive Effects of Substituents Aromatic Halogen Compounds Aromatic Sulfonic Acids Aromatic Nitro Compounds Aromatic Amines Aryldiazonium Salts Phenols and Aromatic Ethers Aromatic Aldehydes and Ketones Aromatic Carboxylic Acids Dyes: Color and Constitution Naphthalene Anthracene and Phenanthrene Heterocyclic Compounds Alkaloids Terpenes Synthetic Polymers Vitamins, Steroids and Antibiotics Predicting Trends Multistep Synthesis 500 New Multiple Choice Questions