Which of the following groups is a weak +M director?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following groups is a weak +M director?
  1. -OH
  2. -OCH3
  3. -NH2
  4. -CH3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following groups is a weak +M director?
  • Step 1: Understand what +M director means. +M directors are groups that can donate electron density to the aromatic ring, making it more reactive.
  • Step 2: Identify the groups mentioned in the question. We are looking for groups that can donate electrons.
  • Step 3: Recognize that -CH3 (methyl group) can donate some electron density to the aromatic ring.
  • Step 4: Compare -CH3 with other groups like -OH (hydroxyl) and -OCH3 (methoxy). These groups are stronger +M directors than -CH3.
  • Step 5: Conclude that -CH3 is a weak +M director because it donates electrons but not as effectively as -OH or -OCH3.
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