Asked by Kimberly Romanger on Sep 27, 2024
Which of the following compounds will undergo bromination least rapidly when treated with Br2 and FeBr3?
A) p-methylacetanilide
B) bromobenzene
C) acetanilide
D) benzenesulfonic acid
E) benzene
Bromination
A chemical reaction involving the addition of bromine (Br2) to organic compounds, typically to add bromine atoms or convert double bonds into Br-containing derivatives.
Bromobenzene
An aromatic bromine compound used frequently in organic synthesis, as a bromination precursor for making various organic products.
Benzenesulfonic Acid
An organosulfur compound characterized by a benzene ring bonded to a sulfonic acid group, used in various chemical syntheses.
- Understand the role of substituents in activating or deactivating the aromatic ring towards electrophilic attack.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of substituents in activating or deactivating the aromatic ring towards electrophilic attack.
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