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Multi-step synthesis and the reaction toolbox

Multi-step synthesis and the reaction toolbox

Reaction route map showing alkene to alcohol or haloalkane, then branching to nitriles, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids

Organic synthesis involves making a target organic compound from other compounds using one or more chemical reactions. Instead of learning brand new reactions, your main goal is linking familiar reactions into a sensible multi-step route.

Organic synthesis (A-level only) Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Organic synthesis (A-level only)

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Chemistry Organic synthesis (A-level only) for A Level Chemistry. Each lesson breaks down Organic synthesis (A-level only), then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.