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Edexcel IAL Chemistry 20.3 unfamiliar organic synthesis problems

Use the functional-group evidence first, then plan each step with named reagents, conditions and intermediate structures rather than relying on memorised routes alone.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Plan up to four synthesis steps with reagents, conditions and intermediate structures.
  • Use functional-group tests to predict observations with bromine water, PCl5 or Brady's reagent.
  • Evaluate synthesis choices by step count, purification, reagent cost, toxicity or yield.

20.3—Knowledge of organic chemistry contained given in this specification to solve problems such as: i predicting the properties question 1

[Maximum number: 7]

This question is about benzene and some of its compounds.

Devise a synthesis to convert bromobenzene into benzamide.

Include reagents, conditions and the structures of the intermediate compounds.

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