aromatic compounds ( benzene and stuff) Flashcards

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reagents and conditions ?

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(CH3)2CHOH/CH3CH(OH)CH3/propan(-)2(-)ol AND acid/H+/H2SO4 (catalyst)

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why does benzoic aid react with bromine but benzene doesnt ?

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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

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REMEMBER THE SECOND STEP!!!!!!!!!11

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How would a nitrobenzene compound react with acids?

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lone pair of electrons, accepts proton

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