Electrophilic Substitution

 

This mechanism takes place in arenes (aromatic hydrocarbons)

Instructions: Follow the links (underlined sentences) below to understand the electrophilic substitution mechanism.

Links:

1. What is electrophilic substitution?

2. The nitration of benzene.

   i.  Explanation 1 and more...

3. The halogenation of benzene.

   i. Explanation and more...

4. The Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Benzene.

   i. Explanation and more...

Futher reading:

1.Electrophilic substitution in methylbenzene (toluene)

   i. Explanation

5. Videos on the mechanisms:

Mechanism Movies9.mov Mechanism Movies9.mov
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Aromatic Nitration.flv Aromatic Nitration.flv
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EAS Bromination.flv EAS Bromination.flv
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Friedel-Crafts alkylation.flv Friedel-Crafts alkylation.flv
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Videos on substituent effects: 

 

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