- Before attempting any organic reaction or mechanism question, it is important to have a strong understanding of the basic concepts and principles.
- Familiarize yourself with reaction types, functional groups, and common reagents.


- Read the question carefully and identify the given compounds, reagents, and conditions.
- Look for any specific functional groups or reaction types mentioned in the question.
- Pay attention to any clues or hints provided in the question.


- Based on the given information, determine the type of reaction that is likely to occur.
- Common reaction types include substitution, addition, elimination, and rearrangement reactions.
- Understanding the reaction type will help you predict the products and intermediates.


- Once you have identified the reaction type, draw the mechanism step by step.
- Start with the initial reactants and show the movement of electrons during each step.
- Use curved arrows to indicate electron flow and draw any intermediates or transition states.


- Pay attention to stereochemistry, especially if the question involves chiral compounds or stereospecific reactions.
- Determine the configuration of stereocenters in the reactants and predict how they will be affected by the reaction.


- Consider the reagents and conditions mentioned in the question.
- Understand their role in the reaction and how they influence the reaction outcome.
- Reagents may act as catalysts, nucleophiles, electrophiles, or provide specific reaction conditions.


- Practice solving organic reaction and mechanism questions from previous JEE Advanced exams.
- This will help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked and improve your problem-solving skills.


- After solving a question, review your answer and compare it with the correct solution.
- Identify any mistakes or areas where you can improve.
- Learn from your mistakes and focus on understanding the underlying concepts.

By following these strategies and practicing regularly, you can improve your ability to solve organic reaction and mechanism questions in the JEE Advanced Chemistry section. Remember to stay calm, read the questions carefully, and approach each problem step by step.