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Which type of substitution reaction involves the addition of a nitro group to an aromatic ring?
Which type of substitution reaction involves the addition of a nitro group to an aromatic ring?
In sulfonation, what is the electrophilic sulfonating agent used along with concentrated sulfuric acid?
In sulfonation, what is the electrophilic sulfonating agent used along with concentrated sulfuric acid?
Which type of substitution reaction adds an acyl group to an aromatic ring?
Which type of substitution reaction adds an acyl group to an aromatic ring?
What is the preferred position for the acyl group to bond in Friedel-Crafts acylation?
What is the preferred position for the acyl group to bond in Friedel-Crafts acylation?
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Friedel-Crafts alkylation involves the addition of which type of group to an aromatic ring?
Friedel-Crafts alkylation involves the addition of which type of group to an aromatic ring?
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Which of the following substitution reactions is associated with ortho- and para-substitution?
Which of the following substitution reactions is associated with ortho- and para-substitution?
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What type of organic reactions involve the attack of electrophiles on electron-rich aromatic rings?
What type of organic reactions involve the attack of electrophiles on electron-rich aromatic rings?
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Which of the following halogens is commonly used in halogenation of aromatic rings?
Which of the following halogens is commonly used in halogenation of aromatic rings?
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In the nitration process, what is the electrophilic nitrating agent commonly used?
In the nitration process, what is the electrophilic nitrating agent commonly used?
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Which Lewis acid catalyst can be used in halogenation reactions involving aromatic compounds?
Which Lewis acid catalyst can be used in halogenation reactions involving aromatic compounds?
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What is the preferred position for halogen atom bonding in halogenation reactions?
What is the preferred position for halogen atom bonding in halogenation reactions?
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Which reaction involves the addition of a sulfonyl group to an aromatic ring?
Which reaction involves the addition of a sulfonyl group to an aromatic ring?
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Study Notes
Electrophilic Substitution Reactions
Electrophilic substitution reactions are a critical class of organic reactions that involve the attack of electrophiles (electron-seeking species) on the electron-rich aromatic rings, resulting in the substitution of one functional group with another. This process is particularly useful for introducing functional groups, such as halogens, nitro, and sulfonyl groups, onto aromatic compounds.
Halogenation
Halogenation refers to the addition of halogen (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) atoms to an aromatic ring. This process can be achieved using electrophilic halogenating agents like N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) and N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as FeBr3 or AlCl3.
For example, when benzene reacts with NBS and a Lewis acid catalyst, the resulting product is bromobenzene. Here's the simplified balanced equation:
[\mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{6} + \mathrm{NBS} + \mathrm{Lewis\ Acid} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{Br} + \mathrm{HNS}]
Halogenation is an ortho- and para-substitution reaction, meaning that the halogen atom prefers to bond at the ortho or para positions, rather than the meta position.
Nitration
Nitration is the process of adding a nitro group (NO2) to an aromatic ring. This reaction is typically carried out using nitric acid (HNO3) and concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) as the electrophilic nitrating agent.
[\mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{6} + \mathrm{HNO}{3} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{SO}{4} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{NO}{2} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{O} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{SO}_{4}]
Nitration is also an ortho- and para-substitution reaction, with the nitro group preferentially bonding at the ortho or para positions.
Sulfonation
Sulfonation involves adding a sulfonyl group (SO3H) to an aromatic ring. This process is typically carried out using concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and an oleum (H2SO3) as the electrophilic sulfonating agent.
[\mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{6} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{SO}{4} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{SO}{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{SO}{3}\mathrm{H} + \mathrm{H}{2}\mathrm{O}]
Similar to nitration and halogenation, sulfonation is also an ortho- and para-substitution reaction.
Friedel-Crafts Acylation
Friedel-Crafts acylation is an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction that involves the addition of an acyl group (R-CO-) to an aromatic ring. This process is typically carried out using an acyl chloride (R-COCl) and a Lewis acid catalyst, such as AlCl3 or BF3.
[\mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{H} + \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COCl} + \mathrm{AlCl}{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{COR} + \mathrm{AlCl}{4}^{-} + \mathrm{Cl}^{-}]
Friedel-Crafts acylation is a meta-substitution reaction, meaning that the acyl group prefers to bond at the meta position.
Friedel-Crafts Alkylation
Friedel-Crafts alkylation is an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction that involves the addition of an alkyl group (R-) to an aromatic ring. This process is similar to Friedel-Crafts acylation, but it involves an alkyl halide (R-X) and a Lewis acid catalyst.
[\mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{H} + \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{X} + \mathrm{AlCl}{3} \rightarrow \mathrm{C}{6}\mathrm{H}{5}\mathrm{R} + \mathrm{AlCl}{4}^{-} + \mathrm{X}^{-}]
Friedel-Crafts alkylation is also a meta-substitution reaction.
In conclusion, electrophilic substitution reactions are essential tools for chemists, as they allow for the introduction of various functional groups onto aromatic compounds. Each type of electrophilic substitution reaction has its own specific characteristics and applications in organic synthesis.
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Explore the key electrophilic substitution reactions in organic chemistry, including halogenation, nitration, sulfonation, Friedel-Crafts acylation, and Friedel-Crafts alkylation. Learn about the mechanisms, reagents, and products of these critical reactions that introduce functional groups onto aromatic compounds.
