Procedure:
1). A chilled solution of 100mL H2O and 25g NaNO2 is prepared.
2). A chilled solution of 19mL H2SO4 and 26mL of 2-methyl-2-butanol is prepared (Combining these is very exothermic). After the addition two layers
are formed, a orange lower layer (aqueous), and a clear upper layer.
3). Sol. #1 is placed into an ice bath with stirring. Sol. #2 is added drop wise below the water line of sol. #1. (toxic oxides will evolve).
4). After the complete addition the reaction is left with stirring until bubbles cease to form. Turn off stirring, two layers should form.
5). Using a sep funnel discard the lower aqueous layer, and keep the vivid teal/blue layer on top.
6). Wash with sodium bicarbonate and salt water.
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