10.2.5 - Benzene Reactions

Question 1

Type of substitution reaction

Answer 1

Electrophilic (because benzene has delocalised electrons)

Question 2

Benzene and nitronium ion (NO2^+)

Answer 2

Benzene + nitronium ion -> nitrobenzene + water

Question 3

Benzene and nitronium ion (NO2^+) - conditions

Answer 3

• Concentrated sulfuric acid catalyst

- 50 degrees C

Question 4

Benzene and a halogen

Answer 4

Benzene + halogen -> halogenobenzene (e.g. chlorobenzene) + hydrogen halide (e.g. HCl)

Question 5

Benzene and a halogen - conditions

Answer 5

-Aluminium chloride catalyst in dry ether

Question 6

Complete combustion

Answer 6

Benzene + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water