Aromatic Compounds (Benzene)

Question 1

Benzene - Halobenzene

Answer 1

X2, AlCl3 catalyst, warm

Benzene with X attached - pos 1

Question 2

Benzene - Phenylketone

Answer 2

Acyl chloride, AlCl3 catalyst, reflux

Benzene with C double bond O and R attached - pos 2

Question 3

Benzene - Alkyl Benzene

Answer 3

Haloalkane, AlCl3 catalyst, reflux

Benzene with R attached - pos 1

Question 4

Benzene - Nitrobenzene

Answer 4

Conc HNO3, conc H2SO4, warm

Benzene with NO2 attached - pos 1

Question 5

Nitrobenzene - Phenylamine

Answer 5

Tin, conc HCl, reflux then NaOH

Benzene with NH2 attached - pos 1