Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry
36.1Organic synthesis
Organic synthesis in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 36.1.1Identify functional groups in a multifunctional molecule and predict its properties and reactions (A Level reactions included).
- 36.1.2Devise multi-step synthetic routes using the syllabus reactions.
- 36.1.3Analyse a synthetic route for reaction types, reagents and possible by-products.
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Multi-step synthesis with A Level reactions
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