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Organic physical chemistry

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Physical Organic Chemistry by Louis P. Hammett is a foundational text that examines how electronic structure and thermodynamic/kinetic principles explain the behavior of organic reactions. It introduces and develops key concepts such as reaction mechanisms, substituent effects, free energy profiles, and structure‑reactivity correlations. A hallmark of the book is the Hammett equation, which quantitatively relates reaction rates and equilibria to substituent constants. The 2nd edition expands on mechanistic theory and includes broader applications of physical methods to understanding organic chemistry. This work is widely regarded as essential reading for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in organic chemistry.

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Call Number

547.1 H224

Publisher

New York, USA : McGraw‑Hill Book Company., 1970

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0-070-53456-9

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NONE

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Media Type

unmediated

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Edition

2nd edition

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