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Why concentrated acid is used in dehydration of 2-methyl-2-butanol?
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2-methyl-2-butene is the major product (85%), while 2-methyl-1-butene the minor (15%) in an E1 reaction.
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Can concentrated nitric acid be used in flame test instead of concentrated hydrochloric acid?
Cleaning of the test wire (platinum or nickel-chromium alloy) may by realized with nitric acid or hydrochloric acid.Rinsing is made with demineralized water.
What is the purpose of aqua regia?
It is used to purify royal metals like gold.
What is Lucas reagent?
This is a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and anhydrous zinc chloride (which acts as a catalyst). To prepare, mix 136.29 g of anhydrous zinc chloride (ZnCl2) with 105 g of concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl). Place beaker in an ice bath, due to the exothermic reaction. Stir with a glass rod until all ZnCl2 is dissolved.
Can Distilled water be used for dehydration?
Yes. Most water can be used to cure dehydration, provided it is not contaminated or salty like seawater.
Is dehydration synthesis the same as dehydration reaction?
Yes, they have the same meaning and are often used interchangeably.
Which acid is used in manufacturing of dynamite?
A concentrated sulfuric acid and a concentrated nitric acid are both used in production of a nitroglycerine, which is an active ingredient of a dynamite.
Why was a concentrated solution used if there was no reaction with the dilute solution?
Because concentrated solution has more acidic particles as compared to dilute acid, so when there is no reaction with dilute acid then we use the concentrated acid.
What is the acid used by goldsmiths for cleaning gold and silver ornaments?
its concentrated sulphuric acid
Why concentrated sulfuric acid and not hydrochloric acid used in this experiment?
because hcl contains cl2
What is the different between a diltue acid and a concentrated acid?
An acid when mixed with a neutral liquid (most often distilled water is used) is called its dilute form. Conversely if an acid is in its natural form, it's called its concentrated form.
Is sulfurous acid a dehydrating agent?
Concentrated sulphuric acid and Concentrated Phosporic acid are good dehydrating agents.It removes water from alcohols to convert it into corresponding alkenes.
Can concentrated nitric acid be used in flame test instead of concentrated hydrochloric acid?
Cleaning of the test wire (platinum or nickel-chromium alloy) may by realized with nitric acid or hydrochloric acid.Rinsing is made with demineralized water.
What is Tezab formula?
Tezaab (in Hindi and in Urdu) is concentrated acid and the exact composition may vary depending on the acid used.
What is the colour of concentrated nitric acid?
The nitric acid used in laboratory is colorless. The very concentated nitric acid - the fumans acid - with dissolved nitrogen oxides, can release white, red or brown fumes, very corrosive and toxic.
How does sulfuric acid catalyze the preparation of esters Could some other acid be used?
The concentrated sulphuric acid solution is the preferred catalyst for the preparation of esters. Rarely used is the hydrochloric acid as a gas.
Is acetic acid reactive?
Depends on the concentration of the acid itself. Diluted acetic acid: Vinegar, is used in foods and you could drink it.But concentrated acetic acid can be corrosive.
Does phyllite react to acid?
acid treatment of the phyllite V destroys the clay structure when moderately concentrated solutions of hydrochloric acid are used at high temperature .
