INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAMMU

JAGTI, PO NAGROTA, NH-44, JAMMU (J&K) 181221

Name and group: Total Marks: 30

Date: Roll No:

Please answer/record your data in the following format. Your answers should be precise and to-the-
point. No additional theory or experimental procedure is required. However, the record sheet signed
by the TA must be attached.

Provide the following:

1) Aim of the experiment and apparatus involved. 4 marks

2) Reaction scheme along with the stoichiometry. 4 marks

3) Determination of the following parameters of Benzimidazole: 3*5 = 15 marks

S.N Product Theoretical yield Experimental Theoretical Experimental

o (in grams) yield (in grams) yield % yield %
1 Crude
Benzimidazole
2 Recrystallized
Benzimidazole
3. Melting Point: Theoretical: Observed:

4) Give the reason for difference in experimental and theoretical melting point of
benzimidazole if any. 2 marks

Draw the following:

5) Reaction mechanism. 3 marks

6) Resonating structures of benzimidazole. 2 marks

P.S- Please provide short and direct explanations.