Past Paper Qu Flashcards
1
Q
Why does a phenol more readily react with an electrophile than benzene
A
Lone pair from OH DELOCALIZED into the ring
ELECTRON density increases
Electrophile is more polarised so reaction occurs
2
Q
Diazonium ion draw
A
Benzene ring attached to a N+ triple bonded to a N
3
Q
Explain how an amino acid can act as a base
A
Nitrogen lone pair accepts a proton (or h+)