Side Chain Flashcards
1
Q
Types of side chain reactions are?
A
Side chain oxidation and halogenation
2
Q
Side chain oxidation is specific for?
A
alkyl benzene with benzylic site
3
Q
Side chain oxidation reaction events:
A
Alkylbenzenes are oxidized to benzoic acid by heating in basic KMnO4 or Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4.
Benzylic Carbon is oxidized to carboxylic acid.
4
Q
Side-Chain Halogenation
-Which position is most reactive?
A
Benzylic position. Suceptible for halogenation and oxidation.
5
Q
Br2 can react to other positions in halogenation of side chains. T or F?
A
False. Br2 is highly selective and only reacts with benzylic position.
6
Q
Cl2 is highly selective. T or F.
A
False. Cl2 is not as selective as Br2 so, mixture of product can happen.
