1. Would the isomerization of maleic acid occur if the reaction were performed in neutral water? 2. What is the function of the hydrochloric acid in the isomerization of maleic acid?

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Data:
Percent yield:
Mass of starting material:
0.40
grams maleic acıd
Mass of dry product:
O. 177 grams fumaric acıd
Percent yield:
Maleic acid
Fumaric acid
Literature
Experimental
Literature*
Experimental
Acid Dissociation Constant k,
Acid Dissociation Constant k,
pH test
Solubility in H,O
Melting point (optional)
*Obtain from reference manual.
Questions:
1. Would the isomerization of maleic acid occur if the reaction were performed in
neutral water?
2. What is the function of the hydrochloric acid in the isomerization of maleic acid?
3. What are some possible sources of error in the preparation and isolation of fumar-
ic acid?
4. Explain how the results from the analysis show that the product is indeed fumaric
acid and not maleic acid.
Transcribed Image Text:Student Data Sheet Data: Percent yield: Mass of starting material: 0.40 grams maleic acıd Mass of dry product: O. 177 grams fumaric acıd Percent yield: Maleic acid Fumaric acid Literature Experimental Literature* Experimental Acid Dissociation Constant k, Acid Dissociation Constant k, pH test Solubility in H,O Melting point (optional) *Obtain from reference manual. Questions: 1. Would the isomerization of maleic acid occur if the reaction were performed in neutral water? 2. What is the function of the hydrochloric acid in the isomerization of maleic acid? 3. What are some possible sources of error in the preparation and isolation of fumar- ic acid? 4. Explain how the results from the analysis show that the product is indeed fumaric acid and not maleic acid.
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