Orgo equations

[laczlacylaci]

What orgo equations do we need to know? (streckner, gabriel...)
Can I assume that I do not need to know the reagents/solvents to the reactions. Just the general input, output?

Ain't no body got time to memorize phthalimide is used in gabriel. lmao

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[rhinzaz]

Probably don't need to get too crazy with committing every reaction to memory. In truth if the specifics of a particular reaction is deemed important it will probably show up as context in a passage description or something. For example, a question might ask you why the structure of phthalimide is useful in gabriel synthesis, and it will most likely show up in a diagram.

 

[theonlytycrane]

Know common oxidizing agents (PCC, KMnO4 - usually these have a lot of O's) and reducing agents (NaBH4, LiAlH4 - usually these have a lot of H's).

 

[drsmurf]

You don't need to know the specific reagents/solvents to the reactions. MCAT Orgo is not very in-depth, and it is a very small portion of the exam. So don't stress out about it!