Preface of My Organic Chem Text

This book is written for students preparing for the STPM Chemistry examination. It is based on the new STPM 962 Chemistry Syllabus (Second Edition) issued by the Malaysian Examinations Council. It aims to provide a comprehensive, systematic and up-to-date treatment of organic chemistry for STPM students. Every effort has been made to make the book as clear and readable as possible so as to make the learning of organic chemistry easier and more effective.

Organic chemistry cannot be learnt by merely memorising names of organic compounds and chemical equations for reactions. There is a need for students to understand fully and comprehend the theories and the reasons for the organic reactions to occur. In order to help the students to achieve these objectives, the book has included the following features.

-Worked examples
-Problem-solving strategies
-End-of-topic checkpoint exercises
-Summaries of key terms and key facts
-Examination-type questions at the end of each chapter with the answers and comments given at the end of the book
-Appendices which give an overall view of the important facts that the students need to master.

It is hoped that after completing the STPM course, students will find organic chemistry a useful and interesting subject, and appreciate its contribution in improving the lives of mankind.

Tan Yin Toon 2004
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