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the pi electrons of an alkene can act as a base (see example below). explain why the cis-dibenzoylethylene produced in this experiment can be isomerized back into trans-dibenzoylethylene by heating an ethanol solution of cis-dibenzoylethylene with a few drops of h2so4.

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A carbocation intermediate is created when the pi electrons take a hydrogen from H2SO4.

An E1 reaction and a racemic product are the results of this. A racemic product usually favors the more stable trans diastereomer. H2SO4 will function as a catalyst since it is regenerated, which restarts the process.

Does water work well as a solvent for benzoic acid?

Data indicate that water is the best solvent for achieving the best saturation and recrystallization of benzoic acid. This is partly because water is a polar molecule with features that enable carboxylic acid groups, like the one in benzoic acid, to dissociate and give protons to the water.

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