What is the prefix for benzene
Phenyl-
What type of reactions does benzene react by?
Electrophilic Substitution
What are the reagents and conditions for them nitration of benzene?
Reagents: HNO₃
Conditions: 50°C and concentrated H₂SO₄ as a catalyst
What is the equation for forming the Electrophile in the nitration of benzene?
HNO₃+H₂SO₄→NO₂⁺+H₂O+HSO₄⁻
Draw the curly arrow mechanism for the nitration of benzene?
How do you reform the catalyst after the nitration of benzene?
H⁺+HSO₄⁻→H₂SO₄
What are the reagents and conditions of the halogenation of benzene?
Reagent:X₂
Condition:Halogen Carrier
What is the formation of the Electrophile in the halogenation of benzene