Chapter 18, Problem 53P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The products formed when anisole allowed to sit in ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ that contain small amount of ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The compound with the molecular formula ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ has the name deuterium oxide or heavy water. It gives different nuclear properties and due increase in its mass, it has different physical and chemical properties as compared to normal water.

The compound ${\text{D}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ is the sulfuric acid that has deuterium atoms in the place of hydrogen atoms. It is used as a deuterated solvent.