Reaction Of Benzene With Water

AIM:
To determine the reaction of benzene with water.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Benzene : 1 drop
• Water

APPARATUS:

• Test tube

PROCEDURE:

• One drop of benzene is added to a little water taken in a test tube.

OBSERVATION:

• Benzene remained at the top.

CHEMISTRY OF THE REACTION:

• Benzene is immiscible & lighter than water.

Ignition Test For Benzene

AIM:
To determine the ignition test for benzene.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Benzene

APPARATUS:

• Nickel spatula
• Bunsen burner

PROCEDURE:

• A little of the benzene substance is burnt on a nickel spatula.

OBSERVATION:

• Burnt with a highly sooty flame.

CHEMISTRY OF THE REACTION:

• Benzene is aromatic.

Sulphonation Of Benzene

AIM:
To determine the sulphonation reaction of benzene.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Fuming sulphuric acid : 1ml
• Benzene : 2 drops

APPARATUS:

• Test tube
• Dropper

PROCEDURE:

• To one ml of fuming sulphuric acid taken in a test tube, 2 drops of benzene are added & shaken well for 3 minutes.

OBSERVATION:

• Oily layer disappeared.

CHEMISTRY OF THE REACTION:

• Benzene sulphonic acid is formed.