In the current experiment, we will use a different electrophile (the tert.-butyl cation) to alkylate 1,4-dimethoxybenzene. This is a Friedel-Crafts Alkylation reaction. LOCH3 (H;C);C. LOCH3 (CH3);COH CH;COOH/H,SO4 H3CO H;CO `C(CH3)3
In the current experiment, we will use a different electrophile (the tert.-butyl cation) to alkylate 1,4-dimethoxybenzene. This is a Friedel-Crafts Alkylation reaction. LOCH3 (H;C);C. LOCH3 (CH3);COH CH;COOH/H,SO4 H3CO H;CO `C(CH3)3
Chapter16: Chemistry Of Benzene: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
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Problem 30MP: The carbocation electrophile in a Friede1-Crafts reaction can be generated by an alternate means...
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Can you please explain mechanistically the steps of this reaction? For example, list the importance or role of each compound in this reaction.
Explain in 1-2 paragraphs how this reaction takes place, and steps.
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