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1
Q

Why Is % yield less than 100 in synthesis organic liquid?

A

1 - side reactions - by products
2 - reaction incomplete
3 - Product lost in distillation
4 - Product lost in transfer between apparatus

2
Q

Purpose sulfuric acid in syntheis orgnaic liquid?

A

1 - cata;yst

2 - removes water