Chemistry 1A and 1AL OR Chemistry 4A?

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which would be easier for first semester?

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Chem 1a/L is easier since mostly college of chem majors take chem 4a, while everybody else takes chem 1a/L; however, if you intend to switch into the college of chemistry, you should take chem 4A since the chem 4 series is required for all of the majors in the college of chem.