Problem- 1) What is the purpose of washing your initial product (a solid) with aqueous sodium carbonate in Alkylation of Mesitylene.
Problem- 2) The crude product is recrystallized from a mixture of toluene and methanol. Do you expect your product to be more soluble in toluene or methanol? Briefly explain.
Problem- 3) What hazards are associated with formaldehyde? Answering this question will require looking beyond your lab manual
Separate your answers with a comma. Show the process and each step.