aromatic compounds ( benzene and stuff) Flashcards
1
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reagents and conditions ?
A
(CH3)2CHOH/CH3CH(OH)CH3/propan(-)2(-)ol AND acid/H+/H2SO4 (catalyst)
2
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why does benzoic aid react with bromine but benzene doesnt ?
A
one pair/pair of electrons on O(H)/phenol is ~ (partially) delocalised into the ring electron density increases/is high Br2/electrophile is (more) polarised
3
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REMEMBER THE SECOND STEP!!!!!!!!!11
4
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How would a nitrobenzene compound react with acids?
A
lone pair of electrons, accepts proton
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