Organic mechanisms on the DAT

[vlct0ria]

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How in depth do the mechanisms go on the actual DAT? I am reviewing OChem with the Kaplan BB, and the mechanisms for many reactions aren't even described. Should I assume that's because I won't be tested in that great of detail, or should I consult my orgo textbook for those mechanisms? Obviously we need to know SN1/SN2, E1/E2, etc, I just am curious how detailed it will get.

 

[ak47]

How in depth do the mechanisms go on the actual DAT? I am reviewing OChem with the Kaplan BB, and the mechanisms for many reactions aren't even described. Should I assume that's because I won't be tested in that great of detail, or should I consult my orgo textbook for those mechanisms? Obviously we need to know SN1/SN2, E1/E2, etc, I just am curious how detailed it will get.

i think knowing some basic mechanisms was really helpful. cuz sometimes they'll give you an obscure rxn but its similar to xyz reaction and if you knew the mech youcan figure it out. also theres some questions like "in this rxn, what would be the intermediate" so yah sorry that was kinda vague but i saw no one answered so i thought i'd try :/

 

[nze82]

It won't get very detailed. Focus on the products of different classes of reactions rather than the intermediate steps that lead to formation of those products.