Practice HL: Electrophilic Substitution of Aromatic Compounds (Mechanism) - 10.6 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

Easy

Define electrophilic substitution.

💡 Hint: Think about what replaces the hydrogen.

Question 2

Easy

What is a sigma complex?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's formed when aromaticity is lost.

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Question 1

What is the main feature of electrophilic substitution?

  • A. It adds atoms to the aromatic ring.
  • B. It replaces hydrogen with an electrophile.
  • C. It solely involves nucleophiles.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the reaction type.

Question 2

Is the formation of the sigma complex a fast or slow step?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what aromaticity means in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Predict the product of the nitration reaction between benzene and nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid.

💡 Hint: Remember how the electrophile is generated.

Question 2

Explain why Friedel-Crafts acylation is preferred over alkylation in some cases.

💡 Hint: Think about the stability of the products formed.

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