EBK EXPERIMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: A M
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305687875
Author: Gilbert
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 19.2, Problem 9E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason to use solvent diethyl ether in work-up procedure but anhydrous form to prepare the Grignard reagent needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Grignard reagent is an organo-magnesium compound which is formed by the reaction of
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
why is potassium hydroxide added to the reaction mixture for Williamson Ether Synthesis?
Suggest an experimental procedure by which this protecting group can be removed to regenerate the unprotected diol.
why is acetic acid added after homogenization in extraction and isolation?
Chapter 19 Solutions
EBK EXPERIMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: A M
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Why must the alkyl halide product be dried carefully with anhydrous sodium sulfate before the distillation?arrow_forwardName a typical organic solvent that would not be appropriate to use in the preparation of a Grignard reagent given that the Grignard is a strong base?arrow_forwardDiscuss the use of anhydrous diethyl ether as the solvent of choice for carrying out a Grignard synthesis, and the use of magnesium metalarrow_forward
- While attempting to recrystallize maleic anhydride, a student dissolved it in freshly distilled cyclopentadiene rather than in freshly distilled cyclopentane. Was her recrystallization successful?arrow_forwardWhy was it important to keep the dioxolane derivative (an acetal) cold and dry after it was formed?arrow_forwardWhy is the ether layer containing naphthalene washed with saturated sodium chloride after completely extracting the acid and base components of a mixture? Group of answer choices To remove trapped water. To remove possible 3-nitroaniline impurity. To remove possible benzoic acid impurity. To remove excess diethyl ether.arrow_forward
- Why is it easier to remove excess acetic acid from the products than excess isopentyl alcohol?arrow_forwardWhich experimental method would you recommend for the preparation of 1-bromooctane and of t-butyl bromide?arrow_forwardThe preparation of Wittig reagents requires a strong base like butyllithium. Sodium methoxide, used in this reaction to prepare the Horner-Emmons-Wittig reagent, is a weaker base than butyllithium. Suggest a reason why this weaker base is sufficient to prepare the Horner-Emmons-Wittig reagent.arrow_forward
- During the work-up to obtain cis- and trans-4-tert-butylcyclohexanol, the procedure required the use of diethyl ether for extraction followed by two washes of the extract with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. What is the difference between extraction and washing in a work-up procedure like this one?arrow_forwardWould it be favorable to get a 1,4-adduct of anthracene and maleic anhydride? Why or why not? If the 1,4-adduct of anthracene and maleic anhydride had formed, would it have different exo and endo isomers?arrow_forwardwhat is the abstarct of the williamson ether synthesis experimentarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Macroscale and Microscale Organic ExperimentsChemistryISBN:9781305577190Author:Kenneth L. Williamson, Katherine M. MastersPublisher:Brooks Cole
Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning
Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305577190
Author:Kenneth L. Williamson, Katherine M. Masters
Publisher:Brooks Cole
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305580350
Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618974122
Author:Andrei Straumanis
Publisher:Cengage Learning