Superelectrophiles and Their Chemistry contains, for the first-time, a discussion of the basics of this emerging field of organic chemistry, alongside tools to help the reader apply the chemistry. Specific tools include an evaluation of the ways to increase the strength of electrophiles, the classification of superelectrophiles, the solvation issues, a review of methods for studying superelectrophilicity, with details of the superelectrophiles that have been identified and studied. Additional information includes substituent effects in activation of superelectrophiles, and solvation in chemical reactions, as well as an insightful look into future applications.

Superelectrophiles and Their Chemistry

Science & Math

Olah, George A.

Klumpp, Douglas A.

Chemistry

Wiley-Interscience

Carbonium Ions, General Aspects and Methods of Investigation (Reactive Intermediates in Organic Chemistry) (Volume 1)

Schleyer, P. von R.

wiley

The essential new edition of the book that put hypercarbon chemistry on the map A comprehensive and contemporary treatment of the chemistry of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics) towards electrophiles, Hypercarbon Chemistry, Second Edition deals with all major aspects of such chemistry involved in hydrocarbon transformations, and of the structural and reaction chemistry of carboranes, mixed hydrides in which both carbon and boron atoms participate in the polyhedral molecular frameworks. Despite the firmly established tetravalency, carbon can bond simultaneously to five or more other atoms. "Hypercarbon" bonding permeates much organic, inorganic and organometallic chemistry, and the book serves as the compendium for this phenomenon. Copious diagrams illustrate the rich variety of hypercarbon structures now known, and patterns therein. Individual chapters deal with specific categories of compound (e.g. organometallics, carboranes, carbocations) or transformations that proceed through transient hypercarbon species, detailing fundamental chemistry, including reactivity, selectivity, stereochemistry, mechanistic factors and more.

Hypercarbon Chemistry

Prakash, G. K. Surya

Williams, Robert E.

Wade, Kenneth

Molnár, Árpád

This pioneering text is the first to point out the emerging significance of higher-valent carbon compounds. Describes the compounds of carbon with coordination numbers greater than four. Explores the delocalized bonds of pi[l.c. Greek letter] aromatic molecules as a basis for rational description of orbitals; localized multicentered orbitals; the interactions of metallic ions with other atoms and molecules; the skeletal electron counts as a guide for synthesis; and the isolobal concept. Illustrates the way in which these subjects bring together structure and reactivity in the great diversity of novel carbon chemistry and its relationship to that of boron, lithium, hydrogen, the metals, and others.

Field, L. D.

Chemists today are under the gun to find solutions to a host of tough new challenges, including diminishing oil reserves, an array of environmental hazards, and ever more stringent government regulations. Now this book helps meet these challenges by bringing together, for the first time in one volume, all major aspects of contemporary hydrocarbon chemistry. Hydrocarbon Chemistry functions equally well as a working professional reference and an advanced-level student text. Each of its twelve chapters treats a specific type of hydrocarbon transformation and reviews, in depth, all related basic chemistry—including reactivity, selectivity, stereochemistry, and numerous mechanistic aspects—as well as a wide range of practical applications. 
Offers comprehensive coverage of the chemistry of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes and dienes, acetylenes, and aromatics <ul>
<li>Includes developments in the field through early 1994</li> <li>Treats all important aspects of the chemistry involved in hydrocarbon transformations</li> <li>Emphasizes the chemistry of processes used in the petrochemical industry, including cracking, reforming, isomerization, and alkylation</li> <li>Reviews, in detail, derivation reactions to form carbon heteroatom bonds as well as both traditional and recent hydrocarbon oxidation techniques</li> <li>Numerous formulas and flowsheets help illuminate all important concepts and practical processes discussed</li> </ul>
Destined to be the definitive work on the subject well into the twenty-first century, Hydrocarbon Chemistry is an indispensable resource for chemical and petroleum engineers; industrial researchers in organic, physical organic, and inorganic chemistry; and students of those and other related disciplines.

Hydrocarbon Chemistry

Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of onium ions-an indispensable reference for academic and industrial chemists  In Onium Ions, Nobel Prize-winning chemist George Olah joins forces with coauthors Kenneth Laali, Qi Wang, and G. K. Surya Prakash to offer an in-depth look at the chemistry and reactions of these important electron-deficient compounds. While other texts have covered various individual types of onium ions, this work addresses the structure and chemistry of numerous different classes of onium ions. Contents include: * Discussions of well-established classes of onium ions, such as azonium, oxonium, sulfonium, selenonium, telluronium, and phosphonium ions. * Coverage of more recent types, from siliconium, halonium, and carbonium to carboxonium, carbosulfonium, and carbazonium ions. * Clear explanations of definition, classification, preparation, and chemistry of each major group of onium ions. * An exploration of superelectrophilic activation of onium ions through contact with superacid media.  Enriched with numerous illustrations and a full listing of references for each chapter, Onium Ions should be a staple text in the professional chemist's library.

Onium Ions

Wang, Qi

Laali, Kenneth K.

A Life of Magic Chemistry: Autobiographical Reflections of a Nobel Prize Winner

The fascinating autobiographical reflections of Nobel Prize winner George Olah How did a young man who grew up in Hungary between the two World Wars go from cleaning rubble and moving pianos at the end of World War II in the Budapest Opera House to winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry? George Olah takes us on a remarkable journey from Budapest to Cleveland to Los Angeles-with a stopover in Stockholm, of course. An innovative scientist, George Olah is truly one of a kind, whose amazing research into extremely strong acids and their new chemistry yielded what is now commonly known as superacidic "magic acid chemistry." A Life of Magic Chemistry is an intimate look at the many journeys that George Olah has traveled-from his early research and teaching in Hungary, to his move to North America where, during his years in industry, he continued his study of the elusive cations of carbon, to his return to academia in Cleveland, and, finally, his move to Los Angeles, where he built the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute to find new solutions to the grave problem of the world's diminishing natural oil and gas resources and to mitigate global warming by recycling carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels and products. Professor Olah invites the reader to enjoy the story of his remarkable path-marked by hard work, imagination, and never-ending quests for discovery-which eventually led to the Nobel Prize. Intertwining his research and teaching with a unique personal writing style truly makes A Life of Magic Chemistry an engaging read. His autobiography not only touches on his exhilarating life and pursuit for new chemistry but also reflects on the broader meaning of science in our perpetual search for understanding and knowledge.

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Comprehensive and up-to-date, the book brings together for the first time synthetic nitration methods and mechanistic aspects of both aromatic and aliphatic nitrations. Researchers and students will appreciate the complete perspective of the whole field that this unique work offers.

Nitration: Methods and Mechanisms

Malhotra, Ripudaman

Narang, Subhash C.

Hydrocarbons and their transformations play major roles in chemistry as raw materials and sources of energy. Diminishing petroleum supplies, regulatory problems, and environmental concerns constantly challenge chemists to rethink and redesign the industrial applications of hydrocarbons. Written by Nobel Prize-winner George Olah and hydrocarbon expert Árpád Molnár, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of Hydrocarbon Chemistry provides an unparalleled contemporary assessment of the field, presenting basic concepts, current research, and future applications. Hydrocarbon Chemistry begins by discussing the general aspects of hydrocarbons, the separation of hydrocarbons from natural sources, and the synthesis from C1 precursors with recent developments for possible future applications. Each successive chapter deals with a specific type of hydrocarbon transformation. The Second Edition includes a new section on the chemical reduction of carbon dioxide–focusing on catalytic, ionic, electrocatalytic, photocatalytic, and ezymatic reductions–as well as a new chapter on new catalysts and activation methods, combinatorial chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Other topics covered include: 
<ul>
<li>Major processes of the petrochemical industry, such as cracking, reforming, isomerization, and alkylation 
</li> <li>Derivation reactions to form carbon-heteroatom bonds 
</li> <li>Hydrocarbon oxidations 
</li> <li>Metathesis 
</li> <li>Oligomerization and polymerization of hydrocarbons</li> </ul>
All chapters have been updated by adding sections on recent developments to review new advances and results. Essential reading for practicing scientists in industry, polymer and catalytic chemists, as well as researchers and graduate students, Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Second Edition remains the benchmark text in its field.

The chemistry of superacids has developed in the last two decades into a field of growing interest and importance. Now available in a new expanded second edition, this definitive work on superacids offers a comprehensive review of superacids and discusses the development of new superacid systems and applications of superacids in the promotion of unusual reactions. Covering Bronsted and Leurs superacids, solid superacids, carbocations, heterocations, and catalyzed reactions, this timely volume is invaluable to professionals, faculty, and graduate students in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.

Superacid Chemistry

Sommer, Jean

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Superelectrophiles and Their Chemistry

Carbonium Ions, General Aspects and Methods of Investigation (Reactive Intermediates in Organic Chemistry) (Volume 1)

Hypercarbon Chemistry

Hypercarbon Chemistry

Hydrocarbon Chemistry

Onium Ions

A Life of Magic Chemistry: Autobiographical Reflections of a Nobel Prize Winner

Nitration: Methods and Mechanisms

Hydrocarbon Chemistry

Superacid Chemistry