Build reaction maps before memorising names
Link alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and carboxylic acids in one diagram — Leaving Cert papers often test multi-step pathways rather than isolated definitions.
Practise IUPAC naming under time pressure
Nomenclature questions appear early in Paper 2. Drill functional-group priority rules weekly so naming does not consume minutes needed for longer questions.
Mechanisms need curved arrows and labels
Electrophilic addition and nucleophilic substitution mechanisms earn marks for electron movement. Tutors mark sketches against SEC marking schemes.
Balance organic with physical chemistry
Do not let organic revision crowd out equilibria and electrochemistry — split study days so Paper 2 topics stay fresh through April.
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