Answer to Question #189889 in Organic Chemistry for Daniel

Question

In each of following cases give the name or structure of one compound which fits the information given. Explain your reasoning and write equations for the reactions involved.

a. R is a liquid which react vigorously with concentrated aqueous ammonia to form a solid which is readily dehydrated by warning with phosphorus v oxide.

b. S is a liquid which dissolves in hot aqueous sodium hydroxide to form a solution which on cooling and acidifying precipitate a white solid. A solution of this solid evolves carbon iv oxide with aqueous sodium carbonate.

Answer 1

a) $R+Ammonia =Ammonium Nitrate$

Accelerates the burning of combustible material. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make fertilizers and explosives, and as a nutrient.

b) Aqueous solutions of magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide react with seashells to form solid calcium oxide and gaseous carbon dioxide.