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Organic synthesis (A-level only) key terms
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Organic synthesis (A-level only)
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Reagent
A substance used to cause a chemical reaction, often to synthesize a compound.
Nucleophile
A species that donates an electron pair to form a chemical bond in a reaction.
Reagent
A substance used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, or produce other substances.
Synthetic route
A series of chemical reactions that lead to the formation of a desired product from starting materials.
Electrophilic addition
A reaction mechanism where an electrophile reacts with a nucleophile, resulting in the addition of atoms or groups across a double bond.
Oxidation
A chemical process that involves the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state, often associated with the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.
Synthetic route
A series of chemical reactions and processes used to convert starting materials into a desired product.
Yield
The amount of product obtained from a chemical reaction, often expressed as a percentage of the theoretical yield.
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