CHE 317 "Nitration of Chlorobenzene"

The Report

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.

1.  Balanced equation for the reaction.

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 value for the mp of the expected product:

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.

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

Attach the carbons from your notebook.

© Dr. Noel Sturm 2009