1. In making the 3,5 dinitro benzoate ester derivative, what compounds could be present besides the ester? indicate any step in the procedure that is intended to remove a possible impurity
2. How is it possible for the Lucas test to give false positive? that is, if you see a second layer of insoluble organic liquid, what could the unknown be in addition to a tertiary alcohol?
3. Most alcohols are soluble in methanol or ethanol. explain why these compounds are not used as solvents in the TCICA test
4. Briefly explain why it is necessary to run the TCICA test in acetonitrile instead of water
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