Organic chemistry patterns
Functional groups, mechanisms, and spectroscopy patterns.
Organic chemistry on the MCAT is about recognizing patterns. You are not expected to memorize every reaction, but you must track electron flow, identify functional groups, and predict products based on mechanism families.
- Functional groups define reactivity
- Nucleophiles donate electrons, electrophiles accept
- Mechanism families guide product prediction
- Spectroscopy confirms structure
- Use pattern recognition over memorization
Describe one reaction type you confuse most often. What single rule would help you choose the correct mechanism family?
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