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Show how you would synthesize the following aromatic derivatives from benzene.
c. p-chlorotoluene
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Ch. 17 - Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Wade9th EditionOrganic ChemistryISBN: 9780135213728
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch.1 - Structure and Bonding107
- Ch. 2 - Acids and Bases; Functional Groups115
- Ch.3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes100
- Ch.4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions99
- Ch.5 - Stereochemistry93
- Ch.6 - Alkyl Halides; Nucleophilic Substitution118
- Ch. 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes; Elimination158
- Ch.8 - Reactions of Alkenes171
- Ch.9 - Alkynes91
- Ch.10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols143
- Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols104
- Ch. 12 - Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry22
- Ch. 13 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy45
- Ch. 14 - Ethers, Epoxides, and Thioethers72
- Ch. 15 - Conjugated Systems, Orbital Symmetry, and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy89
- Ch. 16 - Aromatic Compounds74
- Ch. 17 - Reactions of Aromatic Compounds126
- Ch. 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes193
- Ch. 19 - Amines129
- Ch. 20 - Carboxylic Acids77
- Ch. 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives141
- Ch. 22 - Condensations and Alpha Substitutions of Carbonyl Compounds175
- Ch. 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids93
- Ch. 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins54
Capitolo 17, Problema 18e
Which reactions will produce the desired product in good yield? You may assume that aluminum chloride is added as a catalyst in each case. For the reactions that will not give a good yield of the desired product, predict the major products.
(e) Reagents: toluene + HNO3, H2SO4, heat
Desired Product: 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT)
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Step 1: Analyze the reaction conditions. The image shows a nitrobenzene reacting with tert-butyl chloride in the presence of a catalyst, likely aluminum chloride (AlCl₃). This suggests a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction.
Step 2: Understand the mechanism of Friedel-Crafts alkylation. The tert-butyl chloride reacts with AlCl₃ to form a highly reactive tert-butyl carbocation, which serves as the electrophile in the reaction.
Step 3: Predict the regioselectivity of the reaction. The nitro group (-NO₂) on the benzene ring is an electron-withdrawing group, which deactivates the ring and directs electrophilic substitution to the meta position relative to itself.
Step 4: Determine the major product. The tert-butyl carbocation will attack the meta position of the nitrobenzene, resulting in the formation of the product shown in the image: 1-nitro-3-tert-butylbenzene.
Step 5: Verify the reaction feasibility. Friedel-Crafts alkylation is generally not efficient on strongly deactivated rings like nitrobenzene. However, under specific conditions, the reaction may proceed to give the desired product in moderate yield.
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Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS)
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution is a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry where an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom on an aromatic ring. In the context of the question, toluene undergoes EAS when treated with a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid, generating nitronium ions (NO2+) that act as the electrophile. The position of substitution is influenced by the electron-donating properties of the methyl group in toluene.
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Regioselectivity in Aromatic Reactions
Regioselectivity refers to the preference of a chemical reaction to yield one structural isomer over others. In the case of toluene nitration, the methyl group directs the incoming nitro group to the ortho and para positions due to its electron-donating effect, leading to the formation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) as the desired product. Understanding regioselectivity is crucial for predicting the major products of aromatic substitution reactions.
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Catalysis and Reaction Conditions
Catalysis involves the use of a substance to increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. In this scenario, aluminum chloride acts as a catalyst, enhancing the electrophilic substitution reaction. The reaction conditions, including temperature and the presence of strong acids, are vital for achieving a good yield of the desired product, as they influence the reactivity of the electrophile and the stability of intermediates formed during the reaction.
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