Alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics aren't listed on the AAMC topic list for org. chem. Should I still study the reactions, nomenclature, physical properties, etc. for these compounds? Maybe those of you who have recently taken the MCAT can comment
Alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics aren't listed on the AAMC topic list for org. chem. Should I still study the reactions, nomenclature, physical properties, etc. for these compounds? Maybe those of you who have recently taken the MCAT can comment
Then why do we have EAS and elimination problems on the MCAT?! I'm pretty sure I did a TON of TPRH and EK problems that dealt with alkenes and aromatics for the past two weeks.
Alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics aren't listed on the AAMC topic list for org. chem. Should I still study the reactions, nomenclature, physical properties, etc. for these compounds? Maybe those of you who have recently taken the MCAT can comment
Then why do we have EAS and elimination problems on the MCAT?! I'm pretty sure I did a TON of TPRH and EK problems that dealt with alkenes and aromatics for the past two weeks.
I did a search and there have been similar threads but I haven't found a concise, definitive answer. I would spend less time on it than other topics, but have a general understanding just in case. Taking it on 6/16 so i guess ill find out then
You had EAS reactions of benzene on your actual MCAT? Although people can't post about their actual content anymore, back in the period when it was a little more lenient, I don't recall anyone mentioning any EAS reactions of benzene on their real MCAT from 2004 through 2010.
This question pops up like clockwork about three times a year. You probably found a couple threads that showed the link to the official AAMC release stating that reactions of alkenes, ethers, phenols, and benzene would no longer be tested. The reactions of ethers, phenols, alkenes, and benzene were removed from the MCAT way back in 2004. Reactions of alkyenes have NEVER been on the MCAT since 1991.
There is the possibility that 1,2 vs. 1,4 addition with a conjugated carbonyl is fair game. Diels Alder reactions (and other electrocyclic reactions involving pi-systems) would seem like a possibility as well.
I misspoke...I meant in my books, not on the MCAT.
That's the risk of using older books for MCAT studying. I know it's too late now, but your books would have served you better if they were 2007 or later versions. Pre-2004 materials have alkene and benzene reactions in them.
So I don't have to worry about meta, para, ortho directing substituents? Thank god
So I don't have to worry about meta, para, ortho directing substituents? Thank god
So I don't have to worry about meta, para, ortho directing substituents? Thank god
Are you studying for the MCAT or you are studying to know and also for the MCAT? Even if is no longer tested doesn't mean you shouldn't study it..Goodluck
this is an mcat thread. why waste your time studying things that WONT be on the exam. AAMC isn't going to give you cookie points for knowing stuff that wont be on the exam.