Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 20.3 unfamiliar organic synthesis problems
Edexcel IAL Chemistry A2 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.
How this is tested
- 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.