Bromination of Aromatics to give Bromoarenes
Description: Treatment of an aromatic such as benzene (Br2) and a Lewis acid (such as AlBr3 or FeBr3) leads to formation of the bromobenzene.
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Real-Life Examples:
Org. Synth. 1926, 6, 8
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.006.0008
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Org. Synth. 1928, 8, 46
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.008.0046
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Org. Synth. 1921, 1, 39
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.001.0039
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Org. Synth. 1937, 17, 23
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.017.0023
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Org. Synth. 1951, 31, 29
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.031.0029
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Org. Synth. 1960, 40, 7
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.040.0007
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First picture should include the reaction of bromination, not chlorination
Fixed – thank you very much