Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

by Graham L. Patrick

Book Overview

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.

In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198759770
• ISBN13: 9780198759775
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 6.8"