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Electrophilic Substitution of benzene

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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

How does Nitration of Benzene occur?

Back (Answer)

Benzene reacts with NO2+, the elctrophile (from HNO3) to form In presence of con. H2SO4 catalyst, 50-55 degrees and conc HNO3.

#2
Front (Question)

What happens when the temperature is too high in nitration of benzene?

Back (Answer)

Polynitritation occurs. These are explosive

#3
Front (Question)

What is needed for the monobromination of benzene?

Back (Answer)

FeBr3/AlBr3 and Br2

#4
Front (Question)

How is the electrophile formed for monobromination of benzene?

Back (Answer)

FeBr3/AlBr3 + Br2 —> Br+ + FeBr4-