Each of the six compounds shown at the bottom of the page has two aromatic (benzene) rings. In every case the two rings are different and are labled A & B. If an electrophilic substitution, such as nitration or bromination, is carried out on each compound
can the major product(s) be predicted?
Identify which ring (A or B) will be preferentially attacked, and indicate the orientation of the substitution (ortho/para, meta or all sites).
Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |
Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |
Compound | Reactive Ring |
Substitution Orientation |