7.4.4.3.1 - Electrophilic aromatic substitution
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What is an electrophile?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a 'positive-loving' species.
Where does electrophilic substitution occur on a phenol?
💡 Hint: These positions are easy to remember because they are right next to each other.
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What does EAS stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the focus on electrophiles.
True or False: EAS typically occurs at the meta position for activated rings.
💡 Hint: Recall how groups direct substitutions.
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Describe how the presence or absence of activating groups affects the outcome of EAS reactions.
💡 Hint: Think of how different groups change the electron profile of the ring.
Describe the significance of regioselectivity in EAS reactions.
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of product distribution in synthetic chemistry.
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