directing groups Flashcards
1
Q
define activation of aromatic ring
A
2 and 4 directing groups (cause the aromatic ring to react more readily)
2
Q
NH2 substituent directing
A
positions 2 or 4
3
Q
NO2 substituent directing
A
position 3
4
Q
what are ortho, meta and para
A
ortho is position 2
meta is position 3
para is position 4
5
Q
-OH directing
A
2 and 4
6
Q
-OR directing
A
2 and 4
7
Q
-R or -C6H5 directing
A
2 and 4
8
Q
-halogen directing
A
2 and 4
9
Q
-RCOR directing
A
3
10
Q
-COOR directing
A
3
11
Q
-SO3H directing
A
3
12
Q
-CHO directing
A
3
