Dehydration/G.C. Flashcards
1
Q
Area=
A
height*width@half height.
Sum of areas = 100%
2
Q
Why did we wash it with sodium bicarbonate?
A
To eliminate traces of the phosphoric acid used for dehydration
3
Q
What did we dehydrate?
A
2-methylcyclohexanol
4
Q
What products were formed?
A
1-methylcyclohexene (minor), and 3 methylcyclohexene (major)
5
Q
What reagent did we use?
A
Phosphoric acid and heat
6
Q
What was the procedure?
A
1) fractional distillation
2) Extraction, test bottom water layer with ph paper, wash with NaOH
3) anhydrous calcium chloride pellets
