Aromatic Substitution Flashcards by Ali Alvarado

Q

Does benzene undergo substitution or addition? Why?

A

Substitution

Addition disrupts the stability of the conjugated system

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What are five different types of aromatic substitution?

A

Halogenation
Nitration
Sulfation
Friedel-Crafts alkylation
Friedel-Crafts acylation

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What does an ortho-para director mean?

A

The group existing on the benzene ring directs substituted groups to the ortho and para positions

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Alkyl groups are … directors

A

ortho-para

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Halogen atoms are … directors

A

ortho-para

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Nitration occurs at the … position

A

meta

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Carboxylic acids are … directors

A

meta

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