Wiley Radicals, Ion Radicals, and Triplets: The Spin-Bearing Intermediates of Organic Chemistry (Jossey-Bass Higher Education)

Written by an internationally acknowledged expert in the field, this book provides an overview of all major types of spin-bearing radicals, important intermediates in organic reactions. Many new synthetic methods involving radicals have been developed and discussed in the past five years; this is the only source book that focuses on the physical-organic aspects of radical chemistry. From the Inside Flap An authoritative, up-to-date volume covering all of the major spin-bearing intermediates of radical chemistry ... This essential sourcebook provides unified coverage of the main types of spin-bearing intermediates-free radicals, anion radicals, cation radicals, ion radical pairs, diradicals, and triplets. Integrating simple molecular orbital theory and electron spin resonance concepts throughout, the book develops basic material with minimal emphasis on mathematics. This straightforward presentation of up-to-date information enables readers to apply radical chemistry and electron transfer chemistry effectively to their own research. In addition to helpful references, an extensive bibliography, and nearly 300 illustrations, this book: * Emphasizes electron transfer reactions, radical and ion radical clocks, and biological processes that involve spin-bearing intermediates * Provides a clear view of close interrelationships between spin-bearing intermediates * Integrates MO theory and ESR spectroscopy into chapters on each class of reactive intermediate * Offers examples of many common organic reactions that have been found to proceed through the intermediates * Features challenging chapter-end problem sets Suitable for students and professionals in chemistry, biology, polymer science, and environmental science, this book is an indispensable guide to the rapid growth area of radical chemistry. From the Back Cover An authoritative, up-to-date volume covering all of the major spin-bearing intermediates of radical chemistry ... This essential sourcebook provides unified coverage of the main types of spin-bearing intermediates-free radicals, anion radicals, cation radicals, ion radical pairs, diradicals, and triplets. Integrating simple molecular orbital theory and electron spin resonance concepts throughout, the book develops basic material with minimal emphasis on mathematics. This straightforward presentation of up-to-date information enables readers to apply radical chemistry and electron transfer chemistry effectively to their own research. In addition to helpful references, an extensive bibliography, and nearly 300 illustrations, this book: * Emphasizes electron transfer reactions, radical and ion radical clocks, and biological processes that involve spin-bearing intermediates * Provides a clear view of close interrelationships between spin-bearing intermediates * Integrates MO theory and ESR spectroscopy into chapters on each class of reactive intermediate * Offers examples of many common organic reactions that have been found to proceed through the intermediates * Features challenging chapter-end problem sets Suitable for students and professionals in chemistry, biology, polymer science, and environmental science, this book is an indispensable guide to the rapid growth area of radical chemistry. About the Author NATHAN L. BAULD, PhD, is Professor of Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin. A former Sloan Foundation Fellow, he has authored more than 100 journal articles on physical-organic chemistry.