Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Each of the six compounds shown at the bottom of the page has two
aromatic (benzene) rings. In every case the two rings are different and are
labled A & B. If an electrophilic substitution, such as nitration or
bromination, is carried out on each compound can the major product(s) be
predicted?
Identify which ring (A or B) will be preferentially
attacked, and indicate the orientation of the substitution (ortho/para,
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| Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |
Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |
Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |
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| 1. | A B |
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2. | A B |
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3. | A B |
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| 4. | A B |
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5. | A B |
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6. | A B |
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