"In a way, the “learning” and “using” of organic chemistry is much like learning and using a language. You need the vocabulary (i.e., the reactions) to be able to use the right words, but you also need the grammar (i.e., the mechanisms) to be able to converse intelligently. Neither one on its own gives complete knowledge and understanding, but together they form a powerful means of communication, rationalization, and predictive analysis. To highlight the interplay between reaction and mechanism, icons are displayed in the margin at appropriate places throughout the text."
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K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore (2011) Organic chemistry : structure and function 6th ed. Chapter 1. Structure and Bonding in Organic Molecules.
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