Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies

I am one of those stubborn people that refuses to buy most of my math/science textbooks because of the outrageous prices for what is essentially ancient knowledge(scientifically speaking). A cyclohexane has just as many carbons atoms as it did 100+ years ago when chemists first wrote about it. SN2 reactions still don't like tertiary carbons. College textbooks love explaining simplified factoids like those and little else. You pay $200+ for what is basically a hardcover with badly formatted googled facts thrown in. Oh, and you get random chem problems too of course. Maybe you'll get lucky and won't have to buy the answers book separately.Or....You could buy a nifty little book like this! Let's face it, memorizing blunt facts is not enough to pass organic chem. You need to understand the whys and hows, and that is where *this* book shines! It explains step by step why bonds break and form, why electrons zip about to this or that atom, etc. You get problems and carefully explained answers sections on why those answers are correct. For every problem. Really. Its beautiful.This product stands well on its own, but is so much more complete when combined with  Organic Chemistry I For Dummies . If I could, I'd give this 4 1/2 stars. -1/2 because it starts to become a bit lacking towards the end of Organic Chem I. Then again, this book is $13.59. 5 stars it is.

I am a college student absolutely struggling in the first semester of organic chemistry. After bombing the first exam I found this book while researching study tools and problem practice. By working through the chapters in this workbook as they related to my professors lecture chapters I improved my exam grade for the second exam by over 20%. If it weren't for this book I would be retaking Organic Chemsitry 1 in the spring. Explanations of processes and answers are clear and straightforward. This book is a life saver to those who are not chemistry inclined (like myself).

This is a 'bundled' review for three items:'Organic Chemistry I For Dummies [Paperback]''Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies''Organic Chemistry II For Dummies'I read most of the ratings for these, and then purchased them for my daughter for her second semester organic chemistry, since the first semester was such a struggle for her. She says they are helpful, and she also uses them as a reference to get a perspective on a topic that is different than what the professor may have presented in class. I know it was a gamble when I purchased them if she would use them at all, so I was pleased that she does and so it was worth it!

This is a great book for those who are being taught fundementals in orgo. However, at my school, organic chem profs go way beyond this point and they teach complex concepts in which many students needs clarification. This book fails to provide me with it, and it's sad.So bottom line: if you need to grab concept- get it now! If you want to succeed in real orgo that are being taught chem and biochem majors and are looking for clarification of tough concepts- don't. It won't be your best source.

If you are struggling applying the basic concepts of organic chemistry, then this book is for you. It has plenty of exercises, together with solved examples and explanation, also detailed solutions to each and every exercise and a lot of space for writing of the answers and the way. This book really helped me surviving this complicated course and is highly recommended.

A useful study aid for Organic Chemistry I

Ordered for my college kid. These books are a great way to preread for a class. They give a thorough and fast knowledge of the material. They are invaluable as a means of filling in the gaps left by many textbooks. I highly recommend students working through the dummies books and the workbooks before taking the class. It really really helps with boosting grades.

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I was taking chemistry virtually during college and I was having a very hard time understanding. This book, along with the main book, helped my understanding so much that it managed to up my grade almost 20%!

If you're struggling in Organic Chem, Get this! Buy this practice book only, as it is helpful than the regular dummies organic chemistry, since this has many practice problems and explanations! Do all the practice problems and your grade will improve.

I bought used this book because my professor barely covered the material needed for his tests on the lectures. It provides an excellent breakdown of the knowledge needed and has helpful practice questions and answers.

Great complement to other books.

My daughter liked it as supplement to her textbook