Reaction pathways, conditions, yield and polymers

What this note covers

1. Distinguish substitution, addition and combustion
2. Predict alcohol reactions from carbon classification
3. Write reactions of carboxylic acids and esterification
4. Compare addition and condensation polymerisation
5. Reason about synthesis choices, yield and purity
6. Use the reaction pathway map to plan multi-step questions
7. How organic reactions are examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes