Chemistry R3.3.3 Electrophilic Substitution

Learning Objectives

1. Outline the formation of non-aromatic carbocation
2. Describe the mechanism of electrophilic substitution using nitration of benzene

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Part 1 Electrophilic Substitution

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Step 1: Formation of nitronium ion

Step 2: Electrophilic substitution