Biphenyl (phenylbenzene) undergoes the FriedelCrafts acylation reaction, as shown by the following example. (a) On the basis

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Biphenyl (phenylbenzene) undergoes the Friedel–Crafts acylation reaction, as shown by the following example.biphenyl + Cl-C-CH3 1) AlCl3 2) HO -C-CH3 + HCI p-phenylacetophenone

(a) On the basis of this result, what is the directing effect of the phenyl group?

(b) Using resonance arguments, explain the directing effect of the phenyl group.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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