Chapter 16 - Organic Synthesis

Question 1

Practical techniques

Answer 1

• reflux
• distillation
• separating funnel
• drying organic product

Question 2

Target molecule

Answer 2

molecule a chemist is aiming to produe

Question 3

Starting molecule/material

Answer 3

molecule a chemist starts with

Question 4

How to identify steps for organic synthesis

Answer 4

• Identify the functional groups in your starter and target molecule
• Identify the intermediate which links your starter and target molecules
• State the reagents and conditions for each step