Which of these statements is not true about the electrophilic bromination of benzene?
A) The reaction intermediate has an sp3 hybridized carbon.
B) A carbocation intermediate is formed in the rate limiting (slow) step of the reaction.
C) Aromaticity is regained when a proton is removed in the final step of the reaction.
D) Benzene functions as a nucleophile in the reaction.
E) A frequent by-product of the reaction is the normal bromine addition product seen with alkenes.
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Q1: Give the IUPAC name for the compound.
Q2: Give the IUPAC name for the compound.
Q3: Select the correct name for PhCH2Br.
A) bromobenzene
B)
Q4: A reaction forms the ortho, meta, and
Q6: Which compound reacts slowest during nitration?
Q7: Which of these is a meta-directing group
Q8: Which compound would be the most reactive
Q9: Indicate the missing products of the reaction.
Q10: Provide detailed, arrow-pushing mechanisms for the transformation.
Q11: The -NH2 group is an ortho/para-director. So,
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