Distillation is a technique that is to purify liquid compounds.Explain how distillation is used to separate the target productfrom any residual unreacted starting material.    [2.0 Marks]
Upon completion of the reaction (before filtration), anadditional 4.0 mL of 1.0 M NaOH/EtOH was added to the reaction.What was the purpose of this step? Include a chemical reaction aspart of your answer. [1 Mark]
The term “side reactions†refers to any chemical reaction thatcan occur that form products other than the desired product. Sidereactions can consume the reactants of your intended reaction, andcan affect the percent yield of your target product. Draw the fullreaction mechanism for a possible side reaction that can occurunder these reaction conditions. Include all charges andintermediates. Vaguely directed arrows will not receive marks.[2.0 Marks]
