Question

Calculate the theoretical yield for the bromination of bothstilbenes and cinnamic acid, assuming the presence of excesspyridinium tribromide.

cinnamic acid - 150 mg
cis-stilbene - 100 μL
trans- stilbene - 100 mg
pyridinium tribromide - 200-385 mg

Answer 1

Write the equation and follow these steps. The example given is NOT organic; however, that won't change a thing. Just follow the steps.
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