Chemiluminescence Lab Questions
Intent of lab: To synthesize 1,2-dioxetanedione which reacts with a polyaromatic molecule to produce light. 0.37g sodium percarbonate (containing 0.0035 mol H2O2) is added to test tube with 1mL of prepared (COCl)2 solution in it. (Note: in 10mL of prepared (COCl)2 solution there is 0.4mL (COCl)2 in 9.6mL CH2Cl2). 5 test tubes are used in this experiment overall.
1. What one reagent should "re-energize" the light solution after it has faded? Explain using moles and limiting reagents.
2. Draw the mechanistic arrows showing how 1,2-dioxetanedione breaks down to 2 CO2 molecules.