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1.

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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4.

CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl + AlCl₃ --> [CH₃CH₂CH₂]⁺+ AlCl₄^-
Comment on how this equation can be improved.

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5.

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