Deduce reaction mechanisms from experimental evidence. Think like a chemist!
Detective
Evidence-based
Mechanisms
SN/E reactions
Reasoning
Logical deduction
JEE/NEET
Exam aligned
Reaction Mechanism is an organic chemistry game that builds understanding of how chemical reactions actually occur. This deep understanding is essential for JEE, NEET, and any chemistry-focused studies.
The game presents reactions and asks you to trace electron flow and predict products. You develop the mechanistic thinking that enables solving unfamiliar chemistry problems systematically.
The game covers organic mechanisms:
Mechanism Types: • Substitution (SN1, SN2): Nucleophilic substitution reactions • Elimination (E1, E2): Beta-elimination reactions • Addition: Electrophilic and nucleophilic additions • Rearrangements: Carbocation rearrangements • Free Radical: Radical chain mechanisms
Skills: Electron arrow drawing, intermediate identification, product prediction.
Understand the starting molecules and conditions.
Follow the movement of electrons in the reaction.
Recognize any intermediate species formed.
Determine the final products based on the mechanism.
Reaction Mechanism develops chemical reasoning:
Electron Flow Tracking: Following electron movements in reactions.
Pattern Recognition: Identifying common mechanism patterns.
Stereochemical Reasoning: Understanding 3D aspects of reactions.
Prediction: Using mechanisms to predict unknown reactions.
Systematic Analysis: Breaking reactions into elementary steps.
Mechanism understanding helps chemistry exams:
JEE Advanced: Organic mechanism questions are common.
NEET Chemistry: Named reactions with mechanistic basis.
GATE Chemistry: Graduate-level mechanism questions.
Board Exams: Mechanism-based explanations score well.
Reaction Mechanism benefits chemistry students:
• JEE Aspirants: Master organic chemistry mechanisms • NEET Candidates: Strengthen organic chemistry for medical entrance • Chemistry Students: Deep understanding beyond memorization • Researchers: Foundation for understanding new reactions • Teachers: Better explain reaction fundamentals
This game applies chemistry education research:
Mechanistic Thinking: Understanding mechanisms predicts chemistry success.
Arrow Formalism: Curved arrows help visualize electron flow.
Conceptual Change: Correcting common mechanism misconceptions.
Transfer: Mechanism knowledge applies to new reactions.
Always start by identifying nucleophiles and electrophiles
Draw full arrows showing electron pair movement
Consider stability of intermediates - more stable = more likely
Think about reaction conditions - temperature, solvent, catalyst
Practice drawing mechanisms step by step, not just memorizing products
