Activatiors/Deactivators Flashcards
1
Q
Strong Activators
A
Alcohol, Amine
2
Q
Moderate Activators
A
Ether, Ester, Amide
3
Q
Weak Activators
A
Alkyl groups (carbon chains)
4
Q
Strong Deactivators
A
Nitro, pos charge amine, 3 halogens on a carbon
5
Q
Moderate Deactivators
A
Sulfone, Carbonyl, Nitrile
6
Q
Halogen exception
A
Halogens are Weak Deactivators but are ortho/para directing