A level chemistry

saraseax

Best way to memorise the organic synthesis mechanisms map??? AQA A level

Reply 1

Profy

I did OCR is there a way you could share the mechanisms map for AQA unless they are the same?

Reply 2

saraseax

I’ve attached the map, but I’m not too sure what the differences would be between ocr and AQA . I’d assume they’re similar

Original post by Profy

I did OCR is there a way you could share the mechanisms map for AQA unless they are the same?

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Reply 3

jessdarlinnn

Original post by saraseax

Best way to memorise the organic synthesis mechanisms map??? AQA A level

STAGE I
Go onto chemrevise.org then AQA guides and click on the organic synthesis one. You'll see the aromatic and aliphatic maps. I just draw the map out with the arrows and compound names then I fill the rest in by myself (eg conditions, reagents and mechanism).

STAGE II
Another thing is to write out all the compounds on the map onto a piece of paper and give every one a number. Use a random number generator to select to random functional groups (eg the website selected and 1 and 14, and carboxylic acid and ester were 1st and 14th on your list) then state how you would go from your starting molecule to your target molecule - similar to questions given in exams. Hope that helps and use spaced repetition!!

PS. Also look on the Internet for blank organic synthesis maps to help you do it quicker