Sephadex® is a commercially produced branched homopolysaccharide. It contains alpha-glycosidic linkages at carbons 2, 3, 4, and 6. The degree of cross-linking at those carbons can be controlled, yielding holes within the molecule of known size. What method can use such a molecule?

You are performing an experiment in a lab to attempt a new method of producing pure elements from compounds. the only problem is that you do not know what element will form. by your previous calculations you know that you will have 6.3 moles of product. when it is complete, you weigh it and determine you have 604.4 grams. what element have you produced?

Straightforward questions answered in the powerpoint slidesreaction: heating the starting materials under refluxwhat does it mean to heat under reflux? why do we choose water as the reflux solvent? what are boiling chips used for? why do we put a condenser on top of the reaction? why do we add heat and let the reaction stir for 30 minutes? why do we add sulfuric acid to the reaction after it cools as opposed to when it’s still hot? separation: filtration of precipitatewhy don’t we do an aqueous and organic extraction in the separatory funnel? why do you rinse the salicylic acid on the filter with ice cold water? purification: recrystallization of salicylic acid (no hot filtration needed)what is the difference in the amount of room temperature water vs. boiling water needed to dissolve the salicylic acid (assume a 1.2 gram yield of salicylic acid)? remember, in the lab if you need x ml of boiling water to dissolve a solid, then you should add a little more (definitely no more than 1.5 times the theoretical amount) to ensure it doesn’t recrystallize prematurely.analysis: melting point of salicylic acidwhat can you conclude if the melting point of the salicylic acid you just synthesized is 152-155oc and the 1: 1 mix of your product and “synthetic” salicylic acid is 151-154oc?

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