Aromatic Organics Reagents And Conditions

Question 1

Benzene to halobenzene

Answer 1

X2, halogen carrier (e.g. AlCl3, FeBr3), 20 degrees C

Question 2

Benzene to phenylketone

Answer 2

Acyl chloride, AlCl3 catalyst, reflux

Question 3

Benzene to alkyl benzene

Answer 3

Halogenoalkane, AlCl3 catalyst, reflux

Question 4

Benzene to phenylamine

Answer 4

Tin, conc HCl, reflux then NaOH

Question 5

Benzene to nitrobenzene

Answer 5

Conc HNO3, conc H2SO4, below 55 degrees C

Question 6

Phenol to 2,4,6-tribromophenol (bromination)

Answer 6

Bromine water (Br2), 20 degrees C