Organic Chemistry Review

If you are reading this, you have likely heard the rumors: “Organic Chemistry is a weed-out class.” or “It’s just memorizing a million reactions.”

Good luck. You’ve got this.

Let’s dispel that myth right now. Once you understand the grammar (electron movement), the vocabulary (functional groups) becomes manageable. Organic Chemistry

Put away your phone. Take out a piece of paper. Draw methane (CH₄). Now draw ethanol. Now find the acidic hydrogen. You just started studying. If you are reading this, you have likely

Electrons move from areas of high electron density (nucleophiles) to areas of low electron density (electrophiles). If you are reading this

This guide will break down what organic chemistry actually is, why it matters, and—most importantly—how to study it effectively. In simple terms: Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds.