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Synthesis of tetrapotassium iminodisuccinate was performed in two steps: the first step involves the addition of 8 ml of water and 4.4 g of KOH sequentially to 4.6 g of maleic anhydride, stirring for 1 hour at 50°c. the second step requires gradually heating the temperature to 110°c and stirring for 0.5 hour for the cyclization process. which ph is more suitable for the first step?
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The first step in the synthesis of tetrapotassium iminodisuccinate involves the reaction of maleic anhydride with potassium hydroxide (KOH). This reaction is a basic hydrolysis, where the anhydride ring is opened by the hydroxide ions. The pH of the reaction mixture will be highly alkaline, likely around 12-14, due to the presence of a strong base (KOH). A high pH is crucial for the ring opening and formation of the potassium succinate intermediate.
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