This chemistry textbook by Graham Solomons, Scott Snyder and Craig Fryhle is a valuable student’s companion that extends Solomons and Fryhle track record of producing excellent materials that prepare students in class and beyond. The newly revised version 11th edition is redesigned to help students and teachers get a handle of the entire organic chemistry fundamentals. The text is formulated by matching important features in every functional group in the course work with reaction mechanisms. The structural part covers the very essence of organic chemistry while the mechanical part demonstrates the inner workings.
The author’s have also increased the demonstrations by giving practical examples in the real living world. The 11th edition has a new author, Scott Snyder, who holds a PhD from The Scripps Research Institute. He is also a well known researcher and instructor. Graham Solomons has a Doctorate in Organic chemistry from Duke University and has taught at the University of South Florida for many years. Craig Burton, on the other hand, holds a bachelors degree from Gettysburg College and PhD from Brown University. Some of the other new features included in the textbook include “Strategy and Answer” and “In Text Review Problems” section.
The Strategy and Answer section is designed to help students solve various problems while the In Text Review section is designed to give students greater understanding as well as gauge their progress. This 11th edition also features more “How to Sections”, which provide step-by-step instructions that direct students to various workouts with the sole aim of sharpening their skills. Some of the topics covered in this section include; “Alkyl Halides” and “How to name Alkanes”. The textbook is published under the Wiley Affordability Program, which is committed to providing affordable reading materials to students pursuing higher learning.
Organic Chemistry 11th Edition T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder Wiley has published three orderly trims of this course book; the Text, Digital, Print and Loose Leaf versions.
Digital Version
There are two digital versions of this text, the E-Text that costs AUD 55 and the E-Text + Wiley PLUS with Orion version that goes for AUD 65. The E-Text comes with a lifeline access. Students can access this material using various electronic gadgets including Smartphone, computer, iPad and tablet. The E-Text + Wiley PLUS with Orion version comes with various interactive tools designed to help students get ahead. However, this version of the text is only available to students enrolled in a course where WileyPlus is a requirement.
Loose Leaf Version
There are also two Loose Leaf versions of this course book; the standard Loose Leaf and Loose Leaf + Wiley PLUS with Orion package. The Loose Leaf is a binder friendly version, which allows students to carry only what they need in the coursework. Each of these text versions goes for AUD 99.16.
Print Version
The traditional printed version of Organic Chemistry 11th Edition costs AUD 140. The second print version of this course book includes Textbook + Wiley PLUS with Orion. It also includes the text plus a set of interactive study tools.
