Hypercarbon Chemistry

This book is a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, dienes, acetylenes and aromatics. It covers all major aspects of the chemistry involved in hydrocarbon transformations. Each chapter deals with a specific type of transformation and details all related fundamental chemistry, including reactivity, selectivity, stereochemical considerations, mechanistic factors and practical applications. Chemical formulas and flow sheets assist readers in understanding discussions.

Geoge A. Olah, PHD, is the 1994 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Founding Director of the Loker. Hydrocarbon Research Institute, and Distinguished Loker Chair Professor at the University of Southern California. A pioneer in the hypercarbon Chemistry field, Dr. Olah has published numerous papers, books, and monographs. G.K. Surya Prakash, PHD, is the George A, and Judith A. Olah Nobel Laureate chair Professor and the Director of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute at the University of Southern California. Kenneth Wade, PHD, DSc, FRS, is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Durham, UK and a Senior fellow of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute at the University of Southern California. rpd Molnr, DSc, is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Szissed Hungary and a Senior Fellow of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute at the University of Southern California. Robert E. Williams, Ph.d, is a Senior Fellow of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute at the University of Southern California.