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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
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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