Organic Mechanisms

[Svart Aske]

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I understand that sometimes knowing the mechanisms is helpful in solving synthesis problems, but it's overwhelming as it is to be able to recall reactants/products/catalysts/conditions, so how crucial is it to memorize mechanisms of reactions (especially more complex ones like aldol condensation, Wittig reaction, Michael addition etc,)?? Thanks

 

[harrygt]

I understand that sometimes knowing the mechanisms is helpful in solving synthesis problems, but it's overwhelming as it is to be able to recall reactants/products/catalysts/conditions, so how crucial is it to memorize mechanisms of reactions (especially more complex ones like aldol condensation, Wittig reaction, Michael addition etc,)?? Thanks

I would say just look over the mechanisms in your notes and see if you understand what's going on. This will be enough. Don't try to memorize them [Actually, if you understand them, then you already have them in your mind]

 

[TeamGuo]

I would say just look over the mechanisms in your notes and see if you understand what's going on. This will be enough. Don't try to memorize them [Actually, if you understand them, then you already have them in your mind]

At least that's what I thought you are suppose to do.