14. Synthetic Techniques
Retrosynthesis
14. Synthetic Techniques
Retrosynthesis - Video Tutorials & Practice Problems
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Get a 10 bullets summary of the topicThe idea here is that we will be given a target molecule and the reactant and have to work backwards to fill in the missing pieces.
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As mentioned in the above video, some of these transformations may be harder than you need to know. Also, know that there are multiple ways to achieve one product but it is important to find the most effective and shortest way possible.
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ProblemSupply the reagents necessary to accomplish the following transformation.
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ProblemPropose a synthesis
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ProblemSupply the reagents necessary to accomplish the following transformation.
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PRACTICE PROBLEMS AND ACTIVITIES (8)
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- Beginning with the molecules on the left of each chemical equation, synthesize the molecules shown. While ther...
- (•••) Beginning with the molecules on the left, provide a synthesis of the molecule on the right. The ideal nu...
- (••••) In addition to radicals, anions, and cations, a fourth class of reactive intermediates is carbenes. A n...
- Using the given starting material, any necessary inorganic reagents, and any carbon-containing compounds with ...