Book excerpt: Understand the logic, mechanisms, and reactions of carbonyl chemistry Chemistry of the Carbonyl Group offers organic chemistry students with the opportunity to delve deeper into this important moiety. A mechanism-heavy approach promotes real understanding over memorization, and the discussion provides sufficient detail and depth for self-teaching. Beginning simply, each new chapter adds new complexity while integrating what came before, helping students follow and work within the logic of carbonyl chemistry. Students pursuing careers in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedical research will find this book to be an invaluable aid throughout the course of their studies.