Name: ____________________ Partner(s): ____________________ Date: ____________________
DATA AND OBSERVATIONS
Synthesis of t-butyl chloride
Mass of t-butyl alcohol =
Volume of concentrated hydrochloric acid =
Mass of an empty 50.0 mL beaker =
Mass of beaker and product =
Mass of product =
Theoretical yield of product (show work):
Percent yield of product (show work):
Silver Nitrate Test
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Reagent
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Observations
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t-butyl alcohol
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t-butyl chloride
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Product
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Beilstein Test
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Reagent
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Observations
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t-butyl alcohol
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t-butyl chloride
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Product
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POST-LAB QUESTIONS
1) Summarize the results of this experiment. Based on the results, did you successfully synthesize the correct product?
2) What are some sources of error associated with this synthesis? How can they have been minimized?
3) Explain why this reaction takes place by the SN1 mechanism as opposed to the SN2 mechanism.
4) What is the purpose of adding saturated solutions of sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride to the product?
5) What other tests or procedures can be used to positively confirm the identity of the product?