Friday, April 16, 2010

Ignition Test For Naphthalene

AIM:
To determine the ignition test for naphthalene.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Naphthalene

APPARATUS:

  • Nickel spatula
  • Bunsen burner

PROCEDURE:

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

OBSERVATION:

  • Burnt with a highly sooty flame.

CHEMISTRY OF THE REACTION:

  • Naphthalene is aromatic.

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