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Example Question #1 : Predicting Benzene Orientation
Predict the product of the given reaction.
Possible Answers:
I
II
III
IV
Correct answer:
IV
Explanation:
This is an example of a Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction, where an acyl group (an alkyl group with a carbonyl group) is added at the carbonyl carbon (shown below). Aluminum chloride is used as a catalyst in this reaction.
Example Question #2 : Predicting Benzene Orientation
What is the product of the reaction shown?
Possible Answers:
III
I
IV
II
Correct answer:
II
Explanation:
This reaction is known as a nitration reaction, in which a nitro group ( group) is added to an aromatic ring. Nitric acid is used because this reaction occurs in an acidic solution.
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