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Abstract
The experience gained in the development of science is codified in dogmas, rules, and directives. Such originally helpful rules are not necessarily cast in concrete, as they may become obsolete because of newer challenges and developments. This is manifested by breakthroughs violating such rules. Three examples concerning synthesis design in Organic Chemistry are discussed in this essay.
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Chemical Society Reviews is published by: Royal Society of Chemistry.
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