'This concise text concentrates on the last aspect of reactive intermediate chemistry; the important reactions of these electron-deficient species are laid out clearly and simply, with carefull chosen examples illustrating their use in organic synthesis. Each chapter includes a few problems as well as suggestions with an invaluable summary of this important topic in organic chemistry.'Flash Technique

• Introduction; Radical reactions in synthesis; Carbenes; Nitrenes; Arynes; Index.

'This concise text concentrates on the last aspect of reactive intermediate chemistry; the important reactions of these electron-deficient species are laid out clearly and simply, with carefull chosen examples illustrating their use in organic synthesis. Each chapter includes a few problems as well as suggestions with an invaluable summary of this important topic in organic chemistry.'Flash Technique

• Introduction; Radical reactions in synthesis; Carbenes; Nitrenes; Arynes; Index.

'This concise text concentrates on the last aspect of reactive intermediate chemistry; the important reactions of these electron-deficient species are laid out clearly and simply, with carefull chosen examples illustrating their use in organic synthesis. Each chapter includes a few problems as well as suggestions with an invaluable summary of this important topic in organic chemistry.'Flash Technique

• Introduction; Radical reactions in synthesis; Carbenes; Nitrenes; Arynes; Index.