Question

Why was 1,2 dichlorobenzene used as the solvent for the diels alder reaction we performed in the lab?

Because it smells good since it is aromatic

Because it is easy to remove from the product since it is quite volatile

Because it can kill some bacteria in the reactants since it is toxic

because the co elimination part of the reaction needs high temp and a high boiling point solvent such as 1,2 dichlorobenzene bp 179C has to be used

Answer 1

1,2 dichlorobenzene was used as the solvent for the diels alder reaction: because the co elimination part of the reaction needs high temp and a high boiling point solvent such as 1,2 dichlorobenzene

Step-by-step explanation:

Diels-Alder Reaction is a useful synthetic tool to prepare cyclohexane rings. It is a process, which occurs in a single step that consists of a cyclic redistribution of its electrons. The two reagents are bond together through a cyclic transition state in which the two new C-C bonds are formed at the same time. For this to occur, most of the time, it is necessary a high temperature and high-pressure conditions. Since 1,2 dichlorobenzene has a boiling point of 180ºC is a good solvent for this type of reactions.