b. An unknown compound gave a positive test in Iodoform but not in Tollen’s or Chromic Acid. Based on this, what functional group do you suspect this unknown includes. Briefly explain any data that supports your identification and include any additional test you could use to confirm the identity of the unknown.
b. An unknown compound gave a positive test in Iodoform but not in Tollen’s or Chromic Acid. Based on this, what functional group do you suspect this unknown includes. Briefly explain any data that supports your identification and include any additional test you could use to confirm the identity of the unknown.
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a. Describe how you could use any single instrumental method to distinguish ALL of the unknowns above. You may use MS, IR, UV, 1H-NMR or 13C-NMR to distinguish the series of molecules and you should describe a single structural feature of each that would be fully diagnostic by your method of choice. Explain your choice.
b. An unknown compound gave a positive test in Iodoform but not in Tollen’s or Chromic Acid. Based on this, what functional group do you suspect this unknown includes. Briefly explain any data that supports your identification and include any additional test you could use to confirm the identity of the unknown.
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