Asked by Angeline Vilmar on Sep 27, 2024
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the bromination of benzene by Br2 and FeBr3?
A) FeBr3 functions to increase the electrophilicity of Br2.
B) Formation of the sigma complex is the rate-determining step of the mechanism.
C) The carbanionic intermediate is resonance stabilized.
D) There is one carbon-containing intermediates in the mechanism.
E) The final step of the mechanism is loss of H+.
Bromination of Benzene
A chemical reaction where bromine is added to benzene, typically requiring a catalyst like iron bromide, to form bromobenzene.
Carbanionic Intermediate
A transient species in organic chemistry featuring a carbon atom bearing a negative charge; it plays a crucial role in various chemical reactions.
- Identify and describe the mechanisms of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the mechanisms of electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
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