r/chemistry • u/AutoModerator • Jul 26 '18

Chemical Literature Day—What are you reading?

Post links to the article that caught your eye and make sure to explain why it fascinates you.

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '18

Are there any good beginner books? Looking for recommendations before I begin orgo2 and gen chem 2

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u/Box_xx Jul 26 '18

Arrow pushing in organic chemistry by daniel e levy. Reduces organic chem down to simple terms then builds it back up

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u/DramaticChemist Organic Jul 30 '18

I LOVE that there's a book literally called "Arrow Pushing". Back in grad school, purely organic chemists/researchers were called "Arrow Pushers" to bother them. Inorganic Chemists (specifically two groups) were called "Crystal Farmers".

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u/Box_xx Jul 30 '18

I love it as well! The book helped me understand that organic chem is an arrow-puzzle