Reactions of Benzene Flashcards
1
Q
nitration
A
react benzene with nitrating mixture (nitric acid and sulfuric acid)
keep below 55C
2
Q
sulfonation
A
benzene and concentrated sulfuric acid
HEAT UNDER REFLUX for several hours
3
Q
alkylation
A
HEAT benzene with chloroalkane
anhydrous aluminium chloride catalyst
4
Q
acylation
A
HEAT benzene with acyl chloride
anhydrous aluminium chloride catalyst
5
Q
chlorination
A
react benzene with chlorine
aluminium chloride catalyst
UNDER ANHYDROUS CONDITIONS
6
Q
bromination
A
react benzene with liquid bromine
iron III bromide/iron filings catalyst
heat