RI_13 Arenes Recap
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Explain why benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Draw the electrophile generated when anhydrous FeCl3 is added to this compound.