Organic chemistry is a topic that requires time and effort put in to it inorder to succeed. Therefore I have some study tips that worked for me last semester which might work for you as well.
1) try to read the book. Reading the book is really helpful because it explain things thoroughly, it goes over stuff that the professor might not had the time to go over.
*** even if you sometimes don't have enough time to read the whole chapter, try to go over the topics that you are confused about or things that you don't really get.
2) Do as many practice problems as you can. This, in my opinion, is even more important than reading the book, because what's the point of knowing all the literature about a certain topic if you don't practice or apply that knowledge.
3) Of course go over the notes and try to go to the SIP sessions.
4) Study actively (with a pencil, a pen, a chalk...) don't just read!!! Also try to develop visual summaries like flow charts, tables, drawings etc.. as you go, these are especially helpful for visual learners.
5) Study in groups, explain stuff to others, and clear an questions you have.
This is a website that summarizes the Sn1, Sn2, E1, E2 reactions:
http://www.freelance-teacher.com/organic_chemistry_sn2_sn1_e2_e1.pdf
These are links for some alcohol reactions:
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/carey/student/olc/ch08reactionsofalcohols.html
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Reactions-of-Alcohols.topicArticleId-23297,articleId-23272.html
Finally, you can't gain anything without first giving something in return, so work hard and do your best :) OH and don't forget to take breaks, they are very important!!
GOOD LUCK
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