Balance the equation for the reaction for the conversion of

Balance the equation for the reaction for the conversion of 4-methoxyphenol into BHA by filling in the stoichiometric coefficients (assume monoalkylation): H20 Determine the limiting reactant: Determine the theoretical yield: moles, which is grams Check Will the product of monoalkylation be more or less reactive than 4-methoxyphenol in EAS reactions? Which statement provides the best explanation of your choice? The t-butyl group is an activating group. The t-butyl group is a deactivating group The t-butyl group is large and increases steric hindrance. There are not enough spots on the ring to put more substituents.

Solution

1 C7H8O2 + 1 (CH3)3COH ------> 1 C11H16O2 + 1 H2O

           Reactants side       Products side

no. of C atoms      11           11  

no. of H atoms        18                  18

no. of O atoms       3                   3

number of moles = 1 mole BHa

mass of BHA = (11*12)+(16*1)+(2*16) = 180 g/mol