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

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2
Q

Diazonium ion draw

A

Benzene ring attached to a N+ triple bonded to a N

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3
Q

Explain how an amino acid can act as a base

A

Nitrogen lone pair accepts a proton (or h+)

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