Which of the following statements about electrophilic aromatic substitution is t

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about electrophilic aromatic substitution is true?
  1. The aromatic ring acts as a nucleophile.
  2. The electrophile is generated in situ.
  3. Both ortho and para products are formed equally.
  4. The reaction requires a strong base.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about electrophilic aromatic substitution is true?
  • Step 1: Understand that electrophilic aromatic substitution is a type of chemical reaction.
  • Step 2: Identify that in this reaction, an aromatic ring (like benzene) is involved.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the aromatic ring has electrons that allow it to act as a nucleophile.
  • Step 4: Know that a nucleophile is a species that donates an electron pair to form a bond.
  • Step 5: Learn that the aromatic ring attacks an electrophile, which is a species that accepts electrons.
  • Step 6: Understand that this attack forms a temporary structure called a sigma complex.
  • Step 7: Conclude that the statement about the aromatic ring acting as a nucleophile and attacking the electrophile is true.
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