Aromatic Chemistry Flashcards by Phoebe Dibben

What is the formula for benzene?

C6H6

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What does the p orbital around each carbon contain?

One electron

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What do the p orbitals overlap to form?

A delocalised system of electrons above and below the ring

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If the enthalpy is higher (more positive) is the compound more or less stable?

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If the enthalpy is higher (more positive) is the compound more or less stable?

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What is the typical reaction of arenes?

Electrophilic substitution

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What is the equation for the formation of the Electrophile NO2^+?

H2SO4 + HNO3 - - > H2SO4^- + +NO2 +H2O

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What is equation for the formation of the Electrophile in friedel-crafts acetylation?

CH3COCl + AlCl3 - - > CH3CO+ + AlCl4-

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When is an arene called phenol?

When there is an OH group attached to the benzene ring

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What is a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group attached called?

Benzoic acid

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