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VCAA 2018 - Question 1 (Organic reactions) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 1 (Organic reactions) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Reaction pathways & synthesis and Organic reaction types and assessment technique. It helps students construct an organic reaction pathway and identify organic functional groups.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • construct an organic reaction pathway
  • identify organic functional groups
  • predict organic reaction products
  • name organic compounds systematically
  • interpret command terms and question requirements

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds
  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Families of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Reactions of organic compounds