3.3.14 Organic Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is organic synthesis
A
Using reaction mechanisms to create a target molecule from a starting molecule
2
Q
Why keep number of steps low
A
Improve percentage yield of final product
3
Q
What could cause low yield
A
Product left in reaction mixture/inefficient separation
Incomplete/reversible reactions
4
Q
What does compound being solid indicate
A
Long C chain
Ionic
5
Q
What does a compound being liquid indicate
A
Medium C chain
Polar bonding/hydrogen bonding
6
Q
What does a compound being a gas indicated
A
Short C chain
Non-polar bonds
7
Q
What does being soluble in water indicate about a compound
A
Polar bonds
