MCAT Organic Chemistry

Of all the science questions on the MCAT, those covering organic chemistry are the least abundant. A strong foundation in general chemistry is critical to understanding many of the basics of organic chemistry. It's these basics of organic chemistry that are most often tested on the MCAT. Most students can be successful on the exam after only a single semester's coursework because there is generally little emphasis on memorization of reagents, mechanisms, and details of electron-pushing. You should be comfortable with the following topics in organic chemistry for the MCAT:

  • Carbon Bonding
  • Stereochemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
  • Aldehydes and Ketones
  • Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
  • Amines, Amino Acids, and Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Separation and Identification of Organic Compounds

Note that since the MCAT is a critical thinking and application test, the core content tested is often relatively superficial, with the focus being on applying the material.

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