Title: Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br2 in the absence of FeBr3 whereas bromination of benzene ... Post by: nlebeau on Feb 9, 2018 Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br2 in the absence of FeBr3 whereas bromination of benzene requires the presence of FeBr3?
a. anisole is a better nucleophile than benzene b. the methoxy group of anisole is an inductive electron withdrawing substituent c. Br2 is a good nucleophile d. the reaction is accelerated by light Title: Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br2 in the absence of FeBr3 whereas bromination of benzene ... Post by: TRedus on Feb 9, 2018 a
Title: Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br2 in the absence of FeBr3 whereas bromination of benzene ... Post by: nlebeau on Feb 9, 2018 thanks for your help
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