Meso−2,3−butanediol is the product of the top reaction
Answer:
To regulate the gas pressure in the lighter tank and avoid build-up of pressure.
Explanation:
- First, you need to understand the properties of this organic molecule. Butane. C₄H₁₀ is a colorless, odorless, but HIGHLY FLAMMABLE liquefied gas. The liquid is flammable at 25⁰C whilst the vapor is flammable at 15⁰C. As you can see, this is an extremely flammable gas. It has a high vapor pressure (tendency by liquids to escape as gas molecules)
- Any external heat source induces a pressure build up that might cause the gas to explode when there is an open flame.
- Combining the two points above, a thermo-regulated water bath that has a lower temperature (below 15⁰C) will be need to prevent the pressure build up and ensure that any leakage will not have a high vapor pressure.
You will observe the the project that your trying to do an watch the change
