what is the balanced equation for the main reaction ?
equation for important side reactions ?
why was ethanol, not methanol, used as the organic solvent?
why was dilute, not concentrated, hydrochloric acid usedduring the workshop? why was the hydrochloric acid cooled to 0 Cprior to addition to the reaction mixture ?
why is it necessary to extract the aqueous phase repeatedlywith dichloromethane ?