The unknown organic substances which were critric acid, acetone, urea, beazaldehyda, glycerol, and MTBE was done in an experiment- use this to answer the questions. (Note: there was no boiling point or melting point done in this experiment however their reaction to NaHCO3 was done) a)Compare what you originally expected to identify at each step of the flow chart to what you identified. Were your predictions close to what you expected? Elaborate on your response.b)What was the biggest challenge you faced in differentiating between the functional groups? Were there any that were difficult to distinguish between? Why?b) Do you think this flow chart could be used to identify functional groups in a molecule that contains multiple different functional groups? Discuss. And how would you improve this flow chart procedure to better identify the organic compoun?(Flow Chart Below) Step 2: SolubilitySoluble in Water: Likely a polar or ionic compound.Soluble in Octane: Likely a nonpolar organiccompoundStep 3: pH•Acidic: Could be a carboxylic acid, phenol, or otheracidic compoundNeutral: Could be an alcohol, ester, or other neutralcompoundBasic: Could be an amine or other basic compound.Step 4: Tollens TestPositive: Indicates theofpresence an aldehyde.Negative: Could be a ketone, alcohol, or otherfunctionalgroup.Step 5: Odor•Distinct Odor: Could be a volatile organic compoundwith a characteristic smell.No Odor: Could be a non-volatile or odorlesscompound. Step 6: FreezingFreezes in Ice Bath: Indicates a relatively highmelting point.Does not Freeze: Indicates a lower melting pointor a liquid at room temperature.Note: This is a general analysis based on commonproperties of different compound classes. Theactual identity of the compound will depend onthe specific properties observed at each step.

Based on the flow chart, one would expect citric acid to be soluble in water, acidic, and have a…

Answered: Step 2: Solubility Soluble in Water:…

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The unknown organic substances which were critric acid, acetone, urea, beazaldehyda, glycerol, and MTBE was done in an experiment- use this to answer the questions. (Note: there was no boiling point or melting point done in this experiment however their reaction to NaHCO3 was done)

a)Compare what you originally expected to identify at each step of the flow chart to what you identified. Were your predictions close to what you expected? Elaborate on your response.

b)What was the biggest challenge you faced in differentiating between the functional groups? Were there any that were difficult to distinguish between? Why?

b) Do you think this flow chart could be used to identify functional groups in a molecule that contains multiple different functional groups? Discuss. And how would you improve this flow chart procedure to better identify the organic compoun?

(Flow Chart Below)