U3-3-7 - Aromatic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of AlCl3?
A
Catalyst
2
Q
Suggest a catalyst for chlorination of benzene
(Chlorination = substitute H with Cl on the ring)
A
AlCl3 or FeCl3
3
Q
Suggest a catalyst for bromination of benzene
(Bromination = substitute H with Br on the ring)
A
AlBr3 or FeBr3
4
Q
State nitrating mixture used
A
5
Q
Suggest source of sulfonate ions, HSO3+
A
6
Q
Suggest how the alkyl group (e.g. CH3+) is generated.
A
Basically, haloalkane with required alkyl group, plus AlCl3 catalyst.
