Aromatic Chemistry (A-level only) (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why does benzene resist addition reactions?
Why does benzene resist addition reactions?
Stable delocalized electron system
What type of reactions does benzene undergo?
What type of reactions does benzene undergo?
Substitution reactions
What reagents are needed to nitrate benzene?
What reagents are needed to nitrate benzene?
Conc. and conc.
At what temperature is nitration of benzene carried out?
At what temperature is nitration of benzene carried out?
50-55°C
What is the electrophile in the nitration of benzene?
What is the electrophile in the nitration of benzene?
What is the role of sulfuric acid in nitration?
What is the role of sulfuric acid in nitration?
Catalyst
What is the product when benzene is nitrated?
What is the product when benzene is nitrated?
Nitrobenzene
What is the role of in Friedel-Crafts acylation?
What is the role of in Friedel-Crafts acylation?
Lewis acid catalyst
What product forms when benzene reacts with ethanoyl chloride?
What product forms when benzene reacts with ethanoyl chloride?
Phenylethanone
Why must acylation temperature stay below 55°C?
Why must acylation temperature stay below 55°C?
Prevent further substitution