aMicroscale Synthesis of Isopentyl Acetate (Banana Oil) Objective: Carried out the microscale synthesis of isopentyl acetate by direct esterification of acetic acid and isopentyl alcohol. This was an acid catalyzed Fischer esterification. Both extraction and distillation were employed to obtain a pure product. IR spectroscopy and gas chromatography were used to determine purity of the final product. Reagents: * Compound: | * MW (g/mol): | * MP (°C): | * BP (°C): | * Density (g/mL):
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Why the 1930’s inspired Harper Lee “Which aspects of the 1930’s inspired Harper Lee to write To Kill A Mockingbird?” Harper Lee has always claimed that her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" did not relate to her life. However‚ there are a number of similarities to Harper Lee’s life and the life of Scout and Atticus Finch. Harper’s father was a southern lawyer‚ like Atticus. According to Lee’s childhood friends‚ Lee was a tomboy like Scout is. Many believe that Lee was influenced by what influences
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☎ ✥ ✦ ✄ ✧ ★ ✑ ✟ ✜ ✩ ✢ ✥ ✪ ✫ ✒ ✠ ✄ ✜ ✬ ☛ ✌ ✂ ✭ ✮ ✓ ☎ ✔ ✆ ✯ ✧ ✝ ✦ ✌ ✕ ✘ ✰ ☛ ✙ ✱ ✪ ✝ ✬ ✟ ✣ ✯ ✖ ✛ ✦ ✒ ✄ ✟ ✝ ✙ ✏ ✓ ✏ ✗ ✏ ✒ ✑ CHINA’S STRATEGIC POSTURE IN TIBET AUTONOMUS REGION AND INDIA’S RESPONSE Published in 2012 by Vivekananda International Foundation 3‚ San Martin Marg‚ Chanakyapuri‚ New Delhi – 110021‚ Copyright @ Vivekananda International Foundation‚ 2012 _________________________________________________________________________ All
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Light in Loneliness In her novel Kitchen‚ Banana Yoshimoto argues that obstacles are overcome together- not only by the individuals‚ but also by the support of the extended‚ closely-related “family” who cares for them. To get this message across‚ Yoshimoto uses the light motif to emphasize the existence of hope with a positive mindset. Yoshimoto begins by pointing out that behind every person is the support of friends‚ family‚ and even the people in the community. She argues that the distinction
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included the arrest of numerous terrorists globally‚ the prevention of large-scale attacks by terrorists on the U.S soil‚ and the overturning of the Taliban regime. According to the Mr. Leggett‚ the most successful and useful aspect of the United States response is the war on terrorism. He supports his thought by giving an account of the bombing and invasion of Afghanistan by the United States Military troops four weeks after the 9/11 attack; he considered it a productive strategy to eliminate the terrorists
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THE LEGEND OF THE FIRST BANANA FRUIT Once‚ there was an extremely beautiful princess‚ became of which she was called Mariang Maganda (Maria‚ the beautiful one). Her house was near a small forest which grew many delightful flowering plants. Every day the young princess would go about picking flowers found there and place them nicely in a basket to bring home with her. As soon as she arrived home‚ she would sting the flowers together to form a long lay of flowing colors. Then she would put them
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Contents Introduction 1 Diagnosis 2 Solution 4 Conclusion 5 Introduction “Wendy Peterson” is a case study about the company Account Back which offers services and is making software products that can be used for accounting functions. In the case can be described some the issues occurred while managing people‚ performance management‚ cross cultural relations and leadership. Wendy Peterson was promoted to VP of Sales within the Plano Texas office of Account Back. She has performed research for
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Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee was a battlefield commander who graduated from WestPoint academy and‚ became commander of the Virginia forces during the civil war. He was eventually became commander of the confederate forces during the civil war and won many of his battle the most famous of them being the second battle of bull run. Unfortunately‚ he surrendered the last major confederate force to union leader Ulysses S. Grant at the battle of Appomattox Court House. January 31st 1865 Robert E
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To illustrate the contrast of light and darkness‚ Banana Yoshimoto begins with detailing Hiiragi as radiant and glowing. Hiiragi‚ although still reeling from the sudden deaths of both his girlfriend and his brother‚ seemed to always be “gaily illuminated” (Yoshimoto‚ 120) and often “smiled brightly” (118)‚ especially during scenes where Satsuki appeared. Hiiragi’s “bright eyes” and “childlike” personality reference Yoshimoto’s portrayal of him as a character of innocence. Yoshimoto continues to develop
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January 2013 Robert E. Lee: The Savior or Destroyer of the South? Robert E. Lee‚ the most renowned general of the Civil War‚ was both a mastermind of battlefield strategy and a true gentleman. His leadership skills and sharp mind allowed him to become the most successful general in the South. Although Robert E. Lee was a man whose life was marked by distinction and courage‚ he was also marked by arrogance and failure. “Lee was born the fourth child of Colonel Henry Lee and Ann Hill Carter on January
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