When benzene is treated with D2SO4, a deuterium atom replaces one of the hydrogen atoms. Propose a mechanism for this reaction. For the mechanism, draw the curved arrows as needed. Include lone pairs and charges in your answer.  Do not draw out any hydrogen explicitly in your products. Do not use abbreviations such as Me or Ph.

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When benzene is treated with D2SO4, a deuterium atom replaces one of the hydrogen atoms. Propose a mechanism for this reaction.

For the mechanism, draw the curved arrows as needed. Include lone pairs and charges in your answer.  Do not draw out any hydrogen explicitly in your products. Do not use abbreviations such as Me or Ph.

 

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Transcribed Image Text:D D2SO4 v 18.03a1 e Get help answering Molecular Drawing questions. Draw step 1 of the mechanism. it S Close CI
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Step 1
  • First benzene  ring double  bond  abstract  D from D2SO4
  • Then H removal  by conjugate anion then gives desired  product. 
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