Electron Withdrawing Groups - Part 1 of 2!

19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / EAS – Monosubstituted Benzene / Problem 2

Problem 2

Draw the resonance structure(s) that show(s) why the carbonyl group is not an ortho/para–director.

Resonance structure showing carbonyl group not directing ortho/para substitution.

Resonance structure illustrating carbonyl group effects on aromatic substitution.

Resonance structure depicting carbonyl group and its directing effects.

Resonance structure showing carbonyl group influence on aromatic reactivity.

A and C

B and D