Question: Suffocation of naphthalene is reversible at elevated temperature. A different isomer of naphthalenesulfonic acid is the major product at 160C than is the case at

Suffocation of naphthalene is reversible at elevated temperature. A different isomer of naphthalenesulfonic acid is the major product at 160°C than is the case at 0°C. Which isomer is the product of kinetic control? Which one is formed under conditions of thermodynamic control? Can you think of a reason why one isomer is more stable than the other? (Hint: Build space-filling models of both isomers.

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