3.3.14Organic chemistry
Organic Synthesis
Planning synthesis routes and the practical techniques used to make and purify products.
- Year 2 (A-level)
- 2 lessons
- Exam practice and flashcards
- LESSON 1Synthesis Routes
Designing multi-step synthesis pathways, retrosynthetic analysis, functional group interconversions, and carbon-carbon bond forming steps.
- LESSON 2Practical Techniques
Preparing and purifying organic products: reflux, simple distillation, separating funnels, washing, drying agents, and recrystallisation.