8.9.4.2 - Ring substitution
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What does the carboxyl group do to the reactivity of the aromatic ring?
💡 Hint: Think about electron withdrawal.
Explain why aromatic carboxylic acids do not participate in Friedel-Crafts reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of the carboxyl group's electronegativity.
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What position are substitutions favored in aromatic carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Think about how the charge distributes during the reaction.
True or False: Aromatic carboxylic acids can undergo Friedel-Crafts reactions.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of the carboxyl group!
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Predict the major product of chlorination when chlorobenzene is treated with chlorine and UV light, and explain the role of the aromatic system.
💡 Hint: Consider reaction characteristics of chlorinated groups on aromatic rings.
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