reactions of benzene

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what is an electrophile?

an e- deficient molecule w/ a +ve/δ+ charge attracted to e- rich regions in other molecules/ions 

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give the equation for the nitration of benzene:

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outline the mechanism for the nitration of benzene:

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which catalyst is used in the nitration of benzene? what is the significance of this?

  • sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

  • helps to make the nitronium ion - NO2+

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give the 2 eqns for the formation of the nitronium ion:

  • HNO3 + H2SO4 → H2NO3+ + HSO4-

  • H2NO3+ → H2O + NO2+

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give 2 reasons why the nitration step is important in organic synthesis:

  • used in the manufacture of explosives

  • used in the formation of amines

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outline the steps of Friedel-Crafts acylation in eqn/mechanism form:

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