Multi-Step Synthetic Routes
- Many organic molecules are made in multi-step synthetic routes
- Students should be able to recall the different reactions each functional group undergoes and apply this knowledge when devising multi-step synthetic routes for preparing organic molecules
- These multi-step synthetic include reactions covered in the A level course in addition to those in the AS course
Analysis of Synthetic Routes
- Students should be able to apply their knowledge on functional groups and their reactions by critically analysing a given synthetic route in terms of:
- The type of reaction
- The reagents used for each step
- Any possible by-products
