What is the purpose of the following in the experiment of Synthesis of Methyl Salicylate
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Answer:
1. Phosphoric Acid : Catalyst
2. Methyl Anthranilate : Reactive
3. Sodium Nitrite : Reactive
4. Diethyl Ether : Solvent and reactant
5. Nitrogen : Sub-product
Explanation:
The phosphoric acid is used as a catalyst for the reaction, the methyl anthranilate will react with the sodium nitrite to produce methyl salicylate, along with the diethyl ether and the nitrogen is a sub-product of the reaction.
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