When 1,3-dinitrobenzene is treated with nitric acid and sulfuric acid at elevated temperature, the product is 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene.

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When 1,3-dinitrobenzene is treated with nitric acid and sulfuric acid at elevated temperature, the product is 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene. Explain the regiochemical outcome of this reaction. In other words, explain why nitration takes place at the C5 position. Make sure to draw the sigma complex for each possible pathway and to compare the relative stability of each sigma complex.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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