Chapter 31 - Organic Synthesis and Analysis

Working Out a Scheme 

• Start by writing down the formula of the starting molecule, A, and that of the target molecule, X
• One way of working out what route to take is to write down all the compounds which can be made from A and all the ways in which X can be prepared
• It's important to keep the number of steps as small as possible to maximise the yield
• Knowing how functional groups are connected is vital

Reagents Used in Organic Chemistry 

• Oxidising agents…