Part 8: STRUCTURE DETERMINATION

Note that these types of questions are often the most difficult on the examination. This is because they are holistic in that they require a good understanding of the reactions and the concepts and the ability to apply those concepts. They can't be memorised, they require understanding and ability to apply. Hence they help discriminate those who truly understand from those who have memorised and will soon forget.

A simple schematic of the solution is presented below. Unlike other years, this is NOT a how to get the answer (time constraints)

flow chart solution

 

 

Key  steps are :