EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 55 MIN
MCAT Redox Reactions Made Easy: LEO-GER, Ox Numbers & MCAT-Level Tricks
from Jack Westin MCAT Podcast · host Jack Westin
Electrons jumping around shouldn’t tank your score. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down redox reactions so it finally clicks:- LEO goes GER – the one mnemonic you actually need- Spotting oxidizing vs. reducing agents (and why the wording trips people up)- Assigning oxidation numbers without rote memorization—yes, even the LiAlH₄ exception- How redox drives real bio: NADH/FADH₂, the ETC, cyanide poisoning, and antioxidant myths- High-yield orgo reagents: PCC vs. CrO₃/KMnO₄ for oxidation, NaBH₄ & LiAlH₄ for reductionWalk away knowing exactly which clues the MCAT drops and how to pounce on them for fast points.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at [email protected]! 📱📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep
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Electrons jumping around shouldn’t tank your score. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down redox reactions so it finally clicks:- LEO goes GER – the one mnemonic you actually need- Spotting oxidizing vs. reducing agents (and why the wording trips people up)- Assigning oxidation numbers without rote memorization—yes, even the LiAlH₄ exception- How redox drives real bio: NADH/FADH₂, the ETC, cyanide poisoning, and antioxidant myths- High-yield orgo reagents: PCC vs. CrO₃/KMnO₄ for oxidation, NaBH₄ & LiAlH₄ for reductionWalk away knowing exactly which clues the MCAT drops and how to pounce on them for fast points.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at [email protected]! 📱📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com 🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions 👨🏻🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses 🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep
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