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Cycle 8 Chemistry 1 Lab 1 - Synthesis of Iodoform

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Preparation and Characterization of Iodoform, an Organic Compound


Dr. Slotsky Chemistry I
Reactions:
2C2H5OH + 8I2 + Na2CO3 + H2O  2 “iodoform” + 2HCO2Na + CO2 + 10HI
“iodoform” + HEAT  Decomposition Products

Preparation:

You will be given a sample of I2 (iodine), approximately 1 gram, in a vial. Pour this into a beaker.
Add 10 mL of 30% Na2CO3 solution. Add 10 mL of water. Finally, add 3 mL of C2H5OH (ethanol).

Stir the mixture with a wooden stick. Gently heat it on a beaker to the point of boiling, then let
it cool (do NOT boil it dry! This can fill the room with fumes!).

The mixture should start off brown but will turn bright yellow when the reaction is complete.

Collect the yellow product on filter paper, and allow to dry on pad of paper towels. The liquid
from this filtration can be safely disposed of down the drain with large amounts of running
water.

1) Please describe the observed changes in the reaction mixture. Are these chemical or
physical changes?

Characterization:

Take a small amount of your iodoform product and place it in a test tube – heat it in a Bunsen
flame until it decomposes. This may be performed by your instructor.

2) What do you observe during this decomposition?

3) What elements do you think are present in iodoform? Can you guess a formula?

4) Homework – look up the formula & properties of iodoform on the Internet! Describe.

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