[4kec4]

I would appreciate if you could help me out understand these questions regarding my organic chem lab:

1) Why was your product dried over the more powerful CaCl₂ rather than the more selective Na₂SO₄? (Note: Ca²⁺ attracts electrons better than Na¹⁺)

2) Clearly explain the value of using the CH₂Cl₂. Why is diethyl ether no used in this seperation? (Hint: density of bromocyclohexane is 1.32)

3) In which step was most of your product lost? How might this have been minimized?

[Babcock_Hall]

It is a forum rule that you must show your attempt first before we can help you.  But I will give you some very general thoughts about drying solvents.  The various inorganic salts have different properties, including their capacity for water and their efficiency to remove water.

[4kec4]

I appreciate the reminder, I am a brand new member. Also, thanks for the hint.

[Dan]

I would appreciate if you could help me out understand these questions regarding my organic chem lab:

1) Why was your product dried over the more powerful CaCl₂ rather than the more selective Na₂SO₄? (Note: Ca²⁺ attracts electrons better than Na¹⁺)

2) Clearly explain the value of using the CH₂Cl₂. Why is diethyl ether no used in this seperation? (Hint: density of bromocyclohexane is 1.32)

3) In which step was most of your product lost? How might this have been minimized?

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