RI_13 Arenes Recap

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Explain why benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution.

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Nitration of nitrobenzene requires temperature above 55°C compared to that of benzene, which can occur at 55°C.

Explain why.

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Nitration of ethylbenzene and methylbenzene occurs at approximately 30°C, while that of phenol occurs at room temperature.

Suggest what this data indicates about the nature of the substituents on the benzene ring.

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CH3CH2CH2Cl + AlCl3 --> [CH3CH2CH2]+ + AlCl4-

Comment on how this equation can be improved.

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Draw the electrophile generated when anhydrous FeCl3 is added to this compound.