Pre-Lab Quiz: Lab2- cis-Norbornene-5,6-endo-dicarboxylic anhydride by Diels-Alder Reaction.

Name: _________________    Date:_______________

 

  1. What is the molecular formula of ?

 

Ans:_________(10 pts)

 

  1. Why is cyclopentadiene exit as a dimmer at room temperature? (2 pts)

 

  1. What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of

 

 

        Molecular Formula:__________          Molecular Weight:______________

 

 

  1. How many moles are in 6.0 g of mealeic anhydride, ?

 

 

Ans:_____________

 

 

 

  1. What is the theoretical yield of   cis-Norbornene-5,6-endo-dicarboxylic anhydride if 6.0g 0f mealeic acid was reacted with excess cyclopentadiene?

 

 

  Ans: __________________