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Reaction arrows

Short answer: Pick the Reaction arrow tool and drag between molecules. Choose the arrow kind in the top bar. Type reagents above or below the arrow.

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  1. Click Reaction arrow in the left rail.
  2. Drag from the starting material to the product.
  3. In the top bar, pick the kind: straight, equilibrium, retrosynthetic and more.
  4. Click above or below the arrow to type reagents and conditions.

Tip

Open Chemistry and click Automap to match atoms across the arrow.

Questions and answers

How do I add reagents to an arrow?

Click the slot above or below the arrow and type.

How do I draw an equilibrium arrow?

Draw an arrow, then pick Equilibrium in the top bar.