Chemistry A-Level
Chain lengthening in synthesis
What Chain lengthening in synthesis means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Chain lengthening in synthesis
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Chain lengthening in synthesis in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
Increasing the length of a carbon chain by forming a new carbon–carbon bond, confirmed by counting carbons before and after.
Topics that use Chain lengthening in synthesis
- Carbon–carbon bond formation (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid hydrolysis of nitriles
- Carbon chain extension and carbon counting
- Carbon–carbon bond formation
- Carboxylic acid formation
- Friedel–Crafts acylation
- Friedel–Crafts reactions
- Halogen carrier
- Hydrolysis to carboxylic acids
Using Chain lengthening in synthesis in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Chemistry questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Chemistry A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge