<p>I'm relying on a couple of prep books and this course I'm taking at my community college to help me for the chemistry test. The course doesn't go into organic chemistry, however, and I haven't learned it in high school. Does the actual exam test you on much organic chem, if so how much?</p>
<p>yeah. i only got a couple of questions though.
they are usually simple. i think it’s worth learning</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about it b/c on my test, I only had one question related to organic chem.</p>
<p>I would learn some basic orgo (functional groups for aldehydes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, etc) as they can be on the matching section in the beginning. I wouldn’t worry about reactions though.</p>
<p>The only functional groups you’ll probably have to know are alcohols and carboxylic acids.</p>
<p>Another thing I would learn is the difference between alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, as well as the basic nomenclature (CH4 is methane, C2H6 is ethane, etc.)</p>
<p>I think in june there were about two questions on organic chemistry; the Barron’s section on organic chemistry is perfect if you’re aiming for the top score.</p>
<p>Barrons is overkill on the orgo section of the SAT II. Seriously, if you know your functional groups and saturated/unsaturated hydrocarbons, you will be fine.</p>
<p>yup i’d say barrons is overkill, but it did help me get 800 :)</p>
<p>about the organics, there are a few questions on it, just know the functional groups, and general properties, and some of the reactions (addition, combustion, hydration, etc)</p>
<p>good luck</p>