Metals such as iron, zinc, lead, copper, etc., are in the middle of the reactivity series. These are moderately reactive metals and are usually present as sulphides or carbonates. A metal is obtained from its ore by the processes of reduction or by electrolysis.
In order to synthesize a complex organic molecule, the
chemist should at least illustrate or imagine the bonds that are in need to be
cut down or to separate in order to obtain the compound that can be easily
changed.
