organic chemistry for Jan PCAT

[nextyearrx]

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hi,

Can anyone tell me what should I keep in mind for org. chem for PCAT.

Since I did not take org chem 2 yet, will it be harder for me to get a high score in PCAT or PCAT deals with mostly org chem 1 questions??

Thanks in advance...🙂

 

[bday185]

I searched a lot about PCAT study guide and here is what i got:
No, you don't have to take Org Chem 2. Org Chem 1 is enough.
If you're good at General Chemistry 1&2 and know general information about Organic Chemistry (which is almost in O.Chem 1), you should be FINE.

 

[DustinCW]

hi,

Can anyone tell me what should I keep in mind for org. chem for PCAT.

Since I did not take org chem 2 yet, will it be harder for me to get a high score in PCAT or PCAT deals with mostly org chem 1 questions??

Thanks in advance...🙂

most of organic chem on the pcat is nomenclature from my experiences

 

[PharmSam]

In regards to Organic Chem, you only need knowledge of Organic Chem I and not II. I did get 2-3 questions on reactions in the Oct 2009 PCAT so beware of that. Although I wouldn't stress too much about this.

 

[chemguy79]

On my version of the January PCAT, there were 3 or 4 organic reaction questions from Organic 2. I think that if you know the basic concepts regarding oxidation and reduction reagents, you should be in good shape. There was more nomenclature questions and a few theoretical questions regarding SN1 vs. E1, etc.

 

[chemguy79]

On my version of the January PCAT, there were 3 or 4 organic reaction questions from Organic 2. I think that if you know the basic concepts regarding oxidation and reduction reagents, you should be in good shape. There was more nomenclature questions and a few theoretical questions regarding SN1 vs. E1, and I think there was a solvent question as well.

 

[Natasha1989]

I took the PCAT in October before taking Orgo II. I think it was fine. Just go thru the review books. Orgo II basically consists of aromatic compounds, including grignard, synthesis of alcohols from ketones, aldehydes, etc.