When ortho-bromonitrobenzene is treated with NaOH at elevated temperature, only one product is formed. (a) Draw the

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When ortho-bromonitrobenzene is treated with NaOH at elevated temperature, only one product is formed.

(a) Draw the product.

(b) Identify the intermediate formed en route to the product.

(c) Would the reaction occur if the starting compound were meta-bromonitrobenzene?

(d) Would the reaction occur if the starting compound were para-bromonitrobenzene?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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