The reactions proceed according to the Scheme 1.
Reagents and Materials:
Aluminum foil 14 µm, 6 g
Mercury(II) chloride, 0.05 g
Distilled water, 2-3 liters
P2P (from p2np via NaBH4 reduction and steam distill) 5 g
Aqueous methylamine 39%, 15 ml
Sodium chloride, 5 g in 15 ml water
IPA (isopropyl...