Please explain why a dry solvent that is non acidic is needed to form a grignard reagent.

Q: Why an anhydride is less reactive than an acyl chloride?

A: The reactivity of acyl chloride and acid anhydride occurs due to the electrophilicity of carbonyl…

Q: Why is addition of phenol to the reagent 3, 5-dinitrosalicylic acid recommended in the experimental…

A: The simple reason is phenol even a small amount will intensify the color . Adding it will also…

Q: Grignard reagent formation may not be successful in which one of the following solvents:

A: We need to find in which of given solvents grignard reagent formation is not successful

Q: Why aryl bromide is a bad starting material for an electrophilic aromatic substitution? What is…

A: For electrophilic aromatic substitution ,the phenyl ring should be electronically enriched as…

Q: why is 12 M HCl added to the reaction mixture after the Williamson Ether Synthesis r

A: Williamson ether synthesis is used to prepare both symmetrical and unsymmetrical ether. When sodium…

Q: Offer an explanation for the observation that 4-chloropyridine is more reactive toward nucleophiles…

A: The reason why 4-chloropyridine is more reactive towards nucleophiles when compared to…

Q: What makes chlorosulfonic acid a good electrophile?

A: The compound given is chlorosulfonic acid i.e HSO3Cl.

Q: Why aromatic aldehydes do not respond to Fehling’s test?

A: Fehling's solution has to be prepared freshly in the laboratory. It is a combination of Fehling's A…

Q: Why is a sulfonate anion such a good leaving group?

A: Those species which are weak base are good leaving group because they are poor electron donors. If…

Q: Explain why the carbonyl group can function as both a nucleophile and electrophile.

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Q: Why is pyridine added to the following reaction?

A: Pyridine is added to the reaction to catalyse the reaction by removing the HCl. The mechanism will…

Q: State a method you could use in the laboratory, while performing this synthesis, to ensure you have…

A: We are given an ester, ethyl-3-methylbutanoate that undergoes nucleophilic acyl substitution…

Q: Why an anhydride is more reactive than a carboxylic acid?

A: There are many carboxylic acid derivatives present and acid anhydride is now of those derivates. The…

Q: Beginning with the correct organic halide and benzophenone show how one would prepare…

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Q: Which solvent would be used for a reaction using a Grignard reagent (RMgX)?

A: The solvent with no acidic hydrogen is used in case of grignard reagent reaction.

Q: Why is anhydrous ether the preferred solvent during the synthesis of the Grignard reagent reaction…

A: We have to discuss  the reason of use the  anhydrous ether is the preferred solvent during the…

Q: Why is anhydrous diethyl ether an important solvent to use in a grignard chemical reaction?

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Q: Name a typical organic solvent that would not be appropriate to use in the preparation of a Grignard…

A: Acid reacts with base to form salt and water. This reaction is known as neutralization reaction.

Q: What will be the result for Pentan-2-one under DNP test, Tollen's test, and iodoform test.

A: *When ketones react with 2,4-DNP , they give hydrazone.  * When ketones react with Tollen's reagent,…

Q: what is the abstarct of the williamson ether synthesis experiment

A: Williamson's ether synthesis: It is used to prepare both symmetrical and unsymmetrical ether. It…

Q: Using your alcohol, determine which starting material is the limiting reagent in this procedure.…

A: The reaction for the formation of isopentyl acetate is as given below:

Q: Explain Reaction of Grignard Reagents with Carbon Dioxide ?

A: Grignard reagent It is also known as grignard compound. It has generic formula R-Mg-X. X is halogen.…

Q: Give the correct answer for the underlined words if incorrect.  4-methylbenzaldehyde yields a…

A: Fehling's solution: Fehling's solution and Tollens' reagent are used to distinguish between aldehyde…

Q: Which tests show can be used to show that a phenol is present? Select one or more: lodine test Lucas…

A: when  benzene ring is attached with -OH group then phenol group is formed .

Q: Comment on whether each of the 4 compounds shown below is a feasible Grignard reagent. MgBr MgBr HO…

A: Grignard reagent is used as nucleophile or can also act as base. Let us study its reaction.

Q: Millon’s test: Put 5 drops of Millon’s reagent to phenol. Notice the color formed. What is the…

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Q: 4. Why is it unwise to begin addition of the solution of carbonyl compound to the Grignard reagent…

A: Organic reactions are the chemical reactions in which certain organic compounds involve in chemical…

Q: While attempting to recrystallize maleic anhydride, a student dissolved it in freshly distilled…

A: Cyclopentadiene is a conjugated diene that is used in the Diels alder Reaction. Diels Alder Reaction…

Q: This is the Maillard reaction to produce the Amadori compound. Explain what type of reaction…

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Q: Why KF reagent should be stored in dark or amber bottle and fully protected from light?

A: The Karl Fischer is a method to perform titration. It is a quantitative analysis method in which the…

Q: Why Nitration is a useful reaction ?

A: Nitration reaction is a reaction which add nitro group to aromatic compounds or aliphatic compounds…

Q: Which of the following is suitable to use when forming grignard reagent

A: Grignard reagent has general formula of R/Ar-MgX , where R is an alkyl group and Ar is an aromatic…

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A: The potential of a substance usually solute to dissolve in particular amount of solvent is termed as…

Q: Why was it necessary to wash alkene with a solution of aqueous base?

A: In chemistry, washing is the process of removing undesirable compounds from the mixture by using a…

Q: Why do you think a solvent mixture – ethyl acetate (an ester) and ligroin (a hydrocarbon) are used…

A: A solvent mixture- ethyl acetate (an ester) and ligroin (a hydrocarbon) are used in the pericyclic…

Q: 2. Explain why phenols, including the B-naphthol, which is used in the current experiment, would be…

A: Why phenols are acidic it is to be explained. Acid is the one which can donate a proton and form…

Q: Give four Synthetic Applications of Claisen Condensation reaction?

A: Claisen Condensation reaction: The base-catalyzed condensation of an ester containing an alpha…

Q: Why do carboxylic acid doesn't react with Brady's reagent ?Explain the chemistry

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Q: How to use the Heck reaction in synthesis ?

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Q: (violet to brown) (violet to brown) (+) cherry red Le Rosen Test H2SO4 solution (-) oily light…

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Q: Why is the reaction of the type shown below usually done? a.To make an aldehyde or ketone less…

A: We've to predict the function of the reagent in the given reaction.

Q: Explain why a 0.4 M solution of maleic anhydride is made in xylene and not in water. Show the…

A: Applying concept of nucleophilic addition elimination of anhydride.

Q: An alkene with electron withdrawing group is a good dienophile?

A: * Diels alder reaction occur between diene and     dienophile. *Dienophiles are electron deficient…

Q: Why is acetic acid used as reagent? What would happen if you used HCl instead?

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Q: State a 'distillation' method you could use in the laboratory, while performing this synthesis, to…

A: If you want to Increases the high percentage yield of the Compound-A then you will take high…

Q: In your experiment, you made quite a bit of another phenol, in addition to the one that you isolated…

A: Let's first understand the main differences between intermolecular hydrogen bonding and…