Question: The strain energy in the cyclopropane ring of butyl cyclopropane carboxylate will be determined using several experimental steps. For each step give general description and provide equations if necessary.

- Determine calorimeter constant, C.

- Determine the molar energy of combustion at constant volume delta Ec, for each ester.

Determine the heat of combustion at constant pressure, delta Hc, for each ester.

- Determine the strain energy in the cyclopropane ring.