In: Chemistry
Experiment: Synthesis of Benzoin:
2.6g of thiamine hydrochloride in a flask was dissolved in 8ml of water, 30 ml of ethanol was added and cooled on an ice bath. 5ml of 3M Sodium Hydroxide was added. 15ml of benzaldehyde was added and heated for 1hr.
Question 1: how would the amount of of reagents change if the amount of benzaldehyde was reduced to 1 ml. with calculations please?
Question 2: What is the theoretical weight of the product with calculations please?