Question

What is the purpose of the following in the experiment of Synthesis of Methyl Salicylate

Answer 1

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.