Question

Define partial and total synthesis and give example

Answer 1

■Partial synthesis ; when a desired compound is obtained from an intermediate product of reaction, called partial synthesis.

Example: when carboxylic acid is obtained by the oxidation of aldehyde skipping the oxidation of alkane and alcohol.

■  Total synthesis; when a desired product is prepared by converting the starting material through many steps, called total synthesis.

Example: carboxylic acid can be obtained by the oxidation of alkane through many steps, as below

C2H6 + 1/2O2 → C2H5OH +O2 → CH3CHO + 1/2O2 → CH3COOH

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