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Planning from a target molecule

Planning from a target molecule

Organic synthesis is the preparation of an organic compound from simpler starting materials. The product you want is the target molecule, and the sequence of reactions is the synthetic route.

Organic synthesis Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Organic synthesis

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Chemistry Organic synthesis. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. 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.

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