Determine the directing effect of each of the benzenes below in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, ortho/para or meta directors. Provide an explanation for your answer. a. CF3 b. NMe₂

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2. Determine the directing effect of each of the benzenes below in electrophilic
aromatic substitution reactions, ortho/para or meta directors. Provide an explanation
for your answer.
a.
CF3
b.
NMe₂
Transcribed Image Text:2. Determine the directing effect of each of the benzenes below in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, ortho/para or meta directors. Provide an explanation for your answer. a. CF3 b. NMe₂
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