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The Mesomeric Effect And Aromatic Amines

…with a situation where multiple variables come into play? Here’s a common exam question that tests your ability to think through these factors. Table of Contents Why Is m-Nitroaniline More…

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Why are halogens ortho- para- directors?

compares how well a substituent stabilizes a carbocation relative to hydrogen. That’s not the right comparison here. Just like the old joke goes, it’s not about outrunning the bear –…

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Understanding Ortho, Para, and Meta Directors

…1038/169291a0 This paper has data comparing the nitration of t-butylbenzene and toluene. T-butylbenzene is much more p-directing than toluene (79.5% para for t-butylbenzene vs. 40% para for toluene), which is…

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Baeyer-Villiger Reaction

Description: Treatment of an aldehyde or ketone with a peroxyacid (RCO3H) results in the formation of an ester. The rest of this page is available to MOC Members only. To…

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Aldol Condensation

Description: The aldol condensation is a reaction between an enolate (or enol) and an aldehyde or ketone that leads to the formation of a new carbon-carbon double bond. This is…

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Alkylation of enamines with alkyl halides

Description: Enamines are nucleophiles, and will react with alkyl halides to give alkylation products. Subsequent treatment with aqueous acid will give ketones. The rest of this page is available to…

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