Conditions for Reactions of Benzene

Question 1

Conditions for the nitration of benzene

Answer 1

Concentrated nitric and sulphuric acids at 50*C or below

Question 2

Conditions for the halogenation of benzene

Answer 2

Room temperature in the presence of an iron(iii) bromide (FeBr3) catalyst out of direct sunlight.

Question 3

Conditions alkylation of benzene

Answer 3

Room temperature, catalyzed by Aluminium chloride.