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Alcohols

Oxidation of Alcohols
Alkoxide Ions
SN1 and SN2 Substitution with Alcohols
Mesylate and Tosylate Leaving Groups
Silyl Protecting Groups
Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry - Oxidation Reactions of Alcohols

Chemistry LibreTexts - Oxidation of Alcohols

Note that benchtop oxidation is not the most likely context for oxidation of alcohols on the MCAT. The biochemical context is much more likely.

Chemguide - Oxidation of Alcohols

Concise and well organized.

Master Organic Chemistry - Demystifying Alcohol Oxidations

Interesting discussion.

Topic Resources

Interdisciplinary MCAT Course Videos

Integrated Course Practice Items
14 questions
Answer Key
Crossword Puzzle - Alcohols
Answer Key
Reaction Mechanisms
    Oxidation of Alcohols
  • Malate Dehydrogenase
  • SN1 Substitution of Alcohols
  • SN2 Substitution of Alcohols
  • Mesylates and Tosylates
  • Nucleotidyl Leaving Group in Glycogen Synthase
  • Silyl Protecting Groups
  • DMT Protecting Group
Conceptual Vocabulary
Images for Teachers
figures for classroom presentation