Requirements
- Draw mechanisms for each major reaction step.
- Identify stereochemical or regioselective issues.
- Compare expected yield, reagent safety, and purification burden.
- Defend a preferred pathway with evidence from course principles.
Deliverables
Reaction scheme with mechanisms.
Three-page evaluation report.
References for reagent hazards or literature yields where used.
Assessment focus
1
Mechanistic accuracy.
2
Quality of comparative reasoning.
3
Safety and practicality considerations.
4
Use of evidence.