Multi-step Organic Synthesis
Designing and evaluating multi-step synthetic routes using common organic reactions.
Key Questions
- Propose a synthetic route for a target molecule involving up to three steps.
- Identify appropriate reagents and conditions for each step in a synthesis.
- Evaluate the atom economy and yield of a given synthetic pathway.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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