Organic Chemistry: Principles And Mechanisms: Study Guide/solutions Manual (second)
Organic Chemistry: Principles And Mechanisms: Study Guide/solutions Manual (second)
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ISBN: 9780393655551
Author: KARTY, Joel
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 13, Problem 13.36P
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Whether the given generic synthesis scheme is linear or convergent is to be determined. The overall percent yield is to be computed.

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In a convergent synthesis, portions of a target molecule are synthesized separately and are assembled together at a later stage. The overall percent yield in a convergent synthesis like this is the product of the yields of the longest branch of the synthesis with the lowest yields.

In a linear synthesis, portions of a target molecule are synthesized in sequential steps. For a linear synthesis, the whole percent yield is equal to the product of the yields of individual steps.

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