Let the reaction apparatus cool to room temperature
Use a pipet to transfer the liquid to a labeled 50-mL beaker
Wash the walls of the RBF with 2 mL of water to facilitate the transfer of any reaction mixture still in the flask
*product loss* subtract 10 mg from the theoretical yield
Transfer the beaker to an ice-water bath
Add 3 mLs of water to the beaker, then allow the system to cool in the ice-water bath for a few minutes
Discuss:
Why is water added to the reaction mixture?