Free Organic Chemistry Course: Episode 1-14 How to Ace Organic Chemistry Mechanisms with EASE

In this episode, we introduce the EASE method, a system for
determining the mechanism or prodcut of almost any organic
chemistry reaction.  What we show you here is an abreviated
version of the method.  To get the entire two hour course
for free, just go to
http://www.aceorganicchem.com/free-course.html.


 


The EASE method has four steps:


1) E is for Electrophile/Nucleophile: label all of your
nucleophiles and electrophiles. 


2) A is for Acid/Base: Find the acids and bases, label them, and
move the proton if it is a strong acid.


3) S is for Sterics: Is there steric hinderance?  If so,
label it and decide if it influences the reaction.


4) E is for Electron Flow:  Once all of the players are
labeled, move the electrons from nucleophile to electrophile.
 


 


We show you how to impliment the method, who the players are and
we go through some practice problems.  It is a great tool
for all organic chemistry students.  Give it a try.