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Ethylbenzene with bromine in the presence of FeBr3 predominantly gives
Ethylbenzene with bromine in the presence of FeBr3 predominantly gives
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In the presence of lewis acid (FeBr3) nuclear halogenations occurs. Since CH3CH2 group is o,p – directing therefore halogenations occurs predominantly at less hindered P – Position to afford p – bromomethyl benzene
In the presence of lewis acid (FeBr3) nuclear halogenations occurs. Since CH3CH2 group is o,p – directing therefore halogenations occurs predominantly at less hindered P – Position to afford p – bromomethyl benzene
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