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Cyclohexyl Bromide from Cyclohexanol
« on: October 14, 2014, 09:25:51 PM »
I would appreciate if you could help me out understand these questions regarding my organic chem lab:

1) Why was your product dried over the more powerful CaCl2 rather than the more selective Na2SO4? (Note: Ca2+ attracts electrons better than Na1+)

2) Clearly explain the value of using the CH2Cl2. Why is diethyl ether no used in this seperation? (Hint: density of bromocyclohexane is 1.32)

3) In which step was most of your product lost? How might this have been minimized?

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Re: Cyclohexyl Bromide from Cyclohexanol
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2014, 08:51:09 AM »
It is a forum rule that you must show your attempt first before we can help you.  But I will give you some very general thoughts about drying solvents.  The various inorganic salts have different properties, including their capacity for water and their efficiency to remove water.

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Re: Cyclohexyl Bromide from Cyclohexanol
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2014, 11:51:34 PM »
I appreciate the reminder, I am a brand new member. Also, thanks for the hint.

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Re: Cyclohexyl Bromide from Cyclohexanol
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2014, 03:16:31 AM »
I would appreciate if you could help me out understand these questions regarding my organic chem lab:

1) Why was your product dried over the more powerful CaCl2 rather than the more selective Na2SO4? (Note: Ca2+ attracts electrons better than Na1+)

2) Clearly explain the value of using the CH2Cl2. Why is diethyl ether no used in this seperation? (Hint: density of bromocyclohexane is 1.32)

3) In which step was most of your product lost? How might this have been minimized?

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