Halogenation of 1,3-dimethylbenzene (m-xylene) takes place 100 times faster than halogenation of either its 1,2- or 1,4-isomers

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Halogenation of 1,3-dimethylbenzene (m-xylene) takes place 100 times faster than halogenation of either its 1,2- or 1,4-isomers (o- or p-xylene). Suggest an explanation.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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