CHE 311 "Nitration of a Halobenzene"

The Report

The Introductory section of the report should include a discussion of the reaction mechanism. A description of the intent of the experimental work, naming the specific compound to be nitrated, and a description of the anticipated outcome should precede the Experimental section and the Discussion of Results.

Report for nitration of a halobenzene

1. Balanced equation for the reaction as you carried it out:

2. weight of the limiting reagent:

moles of limiting reagent:

weight of the product:

moles of product:

% yield:

melting point (range) of the product:

literature values for the mps of the

expected products:

tlc: r_f for each spot

3. What products did you expect this reaction to form? Explain the effect that the group(s) present in the starting material have on reactivity and orientation in this reaction and why. How many were actually formed? What evidence do you have for this? If the number formed is different from the number expected, explain.

4. How pure is your product? How do you know?

5. Attach the carbons from your notebook.

© Dr. Noel Sturm 2008