Nitration of Methyl Benzoate

Nitration of Methyl Benzoate

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Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial demonstrates the nitration of methyl benzoate, detailing the preparation of reactants, mixing and cooling of acids, conducting the reaction, and isolating the product. It covers crystallization, filtration, drying, and purification processes, concluding with the determination of the product's melting point.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of concentrated sulfuric acid in the nitration of methyl benzoate?

It neutralizes the reaction.

It is used as a solvent for the reactants.

It is used to cool the reaction.

It acts as a catalyst.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is formed when concentrated sulfuric acid is mixed with concentrated nitric acid?

Nitrating mixture

Nitric oxide

Sulfur trioxide

Sulfur dioxide

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the reaction, what is the maximum temperature that should not be exceeded?

10 degrees Celsius

15 degrees Celsius

25 degrees Celsius

20 degrees Celsius

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the product formed after the nitration of methyl benzoate?

Benzoic acid

Nitrobenzene

Methyl 3-nitrobenzoate

Methyl benzoate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is used to isolate the product after crystallization?

Simple filtration

Vacuum filtration

Centrifugation

Decantation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the initial weight of the impure product not used for yield calculations?

It includes the weight of the filter paper.

It is not pure.

It is too wet.

It is too dry.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solvent is used for the purification of methyl 3-nitrobenzoate?

Methanol

Acetone

Water

Ethanol

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