Aromatic reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Benzene to nitrobenzene
A
conc nitric acid
50% conc H2SO4 catalyst
below 55 degrees
2
Q
nitrobenzene to phenylamine
A
Tin
conc HCl
under reflux
then NaOH is added
3
Q
benzene to halobenzene
A
X2
halogen carrier catalyst e.g FeBr3 or AlCl3
4
Q
Benzene to Alkylbenzene
A
Halogenoalkane
AlCl3 catalyst (halogen carrying catalyst)
Reflux
4
Q
Benzene to Phenylketone
A
Acyl Chloride
AlCl3 catalyst (halogen carrying catalyst)
Reflux
dry ether