Question

what do you mean by ziesel's method?

Answer 1

A method of determining the number of methoxy (–OCH3) groups in an organic compound. The compound is heated wih excess hydriodic acid, forming an alcohol and iodomethane:R-O-CH3+HI → ROH+CH3I The iodomethane is distilled off and led into an alcoholic solution of silver nitrate, where it precipitates silver iodide.

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Answer 2

A method of determining the number of methoxy (–OCH3) groups in an organic compound. The compound is heated wih excess hydriodic acid, forming an alcohol and iodomethane:R-O-CH3+HI → ROH+CH3I The iodomethane is distilled off and led into an alcoholic solution of silver nitrate,.