Alkane

molecule with few methods of selective transformation. Methane is a ubiquitous byproduct with the potential to create more efficient chemical syntheses and replace the current petrochemical feedstocks through less expensive and more readily-available alkanes . C-H bond activation frequently occurs at transition-metal centers , often with high selectivity and trivial conditions. Our research group specializes in organometallic chemistry, most notably transition metal and actinide coordination…

1. Iodide proved to be the more reactive nucleophile in this reaction. This nucleophile was faster than Chloride, because on the periodic table, Iodine has a bigger atomic size, while Chlorine has the higher electronegativity, but size trumps electronegativity, as according to ARIO rules. This means that Iodine is more acidic than Chlorine, which means that in the reaction, the Iodide could displace the Bromine from the 1-bromooctane, because it has a bigger size, much faster than the Chloride,…

Purpose: The experiment focused on isolating terpenes from citrus peels using supercritical carbon dioxide liquid phase. The experiment also focused to identify/ quantify organic compounds using IR and gas chromatography. Experimental: The experiment procedure can be found in the Organic Chemistry Manual in chapter 6.2 pages 6.11-6.21 and also in Appendix D: experimental records Results and Discussion: Part A: All the lemon peel date was obtained from my lab partner Irini Petros as cited in…

In this experiment, pinacol was mixed with sulfuric acid, which protonated the pinacol, allowing it to form a better leaving group. Water is the leaving group off of the pinacol and the pinacol becomes a carbocation. The carbocation that is formed is a secondary carbocation so, rearrangement occurs. A methyl shift happens to form a tertiary carbocation, which is more stable than a secondary carbocation. Then, the remaining oxygen forms a double bond causing it to have a positive charge; allowing…

Abstract: The Grignard reaction was successfully accomplished. An amount of 1.20 ml of 2-methyl-2-pentanol was collected, and 9.60% yield was calculated based on the theoretical yield. Despite the low amount of 2-methyl-2-pentanol, its identity was confirmed by comparing the experimental refractive index and infrared spectrum to the literature refractive index and infrared spectrum of 2-methyl-2-pentanol. Statement and purpose The purpose of this experiment is to synthesize a specific alcohol…

Isolation of Caffeine from Teabags Purpose: The purpose of the lab is to separate caffeine from the teabags by using three techniques, extraction, recrystallization, and melting point determination. Procedure: 1. In the first step we have to brew a very strong cup of tea. Bring in two tea bags from home. Bring about 100 ml of water to boil in a 150 ml beaker. Add about tip of spatula full of sodium carbonate. Place the tea bags in the boiling water and let them steep for 7 - 10 minutes…

In the IR the first peak was a ketone functional group as indicated by a wavenumber of 1701 cm-1. The second peak was a phenyl functional group as indicated by a wavenumber of 1463 cm-1. The third prominent peak was an alkane functional group indicated by two different wavenumbers 2915 and 2850. Even though an IR proves to be helpful in determining the final product, in the case an IR proved otherwise as it did not help indicate the presence of the quantity for the phenyl…

stoves, stay warm by uses gas heaters, and so on. Although fracking is benefiting us, there are claims that it is also harming us. The claim is that fracking put contaminants like methane in our water. According to Wikipedia, Methane is the simplest alkane, and is the main component of natural gas. “Methane gas is bad in water because is flammable and explosive when mixed with air, and it can displace oxygen if released into a confined space, resulting in asphyxiation.” So why not this this…

Analysis: A1 vs. E1: Solubility with water (H2O) This test consists of two hydrocarbons, a cyclohexane and a cyclohexene, being added to water to test their solubility. Both the cyclohexane and cyclohexene reacted the same way after the water water was applied. Each chemical stayed afloat of the water although the physical/qualitative properties remained unchanged. The insoluble nature of the results in this test can be explained through the “like dissolves like” notion, where only polar…

The objective of this experiment was to identify an unknown sample by preforming classification tests such as: Bisulfite test, Schiff’s test, and Idoform test. Also, to confirm the identity of the unknown by melting point, IR spectroscopy, and 1H NMR. For the solubility test, 1 mL of deionized water was placed in a test tube. A few drops of the of the unknown was added to the test tube and mixed with a pipette. After a few minutes, the unknown was determined to be insoluble. Next, the Schiff’s…