Science Homework Help

Can you help me with these

problems? (see attached) They are from an organic chemistry lab, on the synthesis of dimedone from dimethyl malonate and mesityl oxide. Feel free to count each problem as one tutor question. Thank you!

2. Questions a – g pertain to this reaction. Describe the purpose of the following procedural steps. Anseach question in the space provided for a – g. (7 pts total, 1 pt each)1. 25% NaOMe/MeOHproduct3. NaOH, heat4. aqueous HCI, heata. What would be the result of adding 25% NaOMe/MeOH via the addition funnel without washifull points.replacing the funnel before adding the Michael acceptor? Support your answer mechanistically toThe Miltrole1 farmspter( Rcovtofort worth . Featdug /30OMGbrits , malnerboomgot anti gon ban bo Mbong al pair boyImam-xta adsb. Why is it important to remove the solvent prior to the assembly of the second reflux? Support yoanswer mechanistically to merit full points.c. Why use NaOH and not NaOMe in the second reflux? Show structures to support your statement.