Answer to Question #191021 in Organic Chemistry for Alexander

Question

in each of the following cases give the name or structure of compound which fits the information given, explain your reasoning and write equation for the reactions involved . R is a liquid which reacts vigerously with concentrated aqueous ammonia to form a solid when is readily dehydrated by warming with phosphorus (v)oxide . S is a liquid which dissolves in hot aqueous sodium hydroxide to form a solution which on cooling and acidyfying prepitates a white solid, a solution of this solid carbon(iv)oxide with aqueous sodium carbonate

Answer 1

a) R+Ammonia =Ammonium Nitrate

Accelerates the burning of combustible material. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make fertilizers and explosives, and as a nutrient.

b) Aqueous solutions of magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide react with seashells to form solid calcium oxide and gaseous carbon dioxide.