19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Problem 17a
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Textbook QuestionFuran undergoes electrophilic aromatic substitution more readily than benzene; mild reagents and conditions are sufficient. For example, furan reacts with bromine to give 2-bromofuran. (b) Explain why furan undergoes bromination (and other electrophilic aromatic substitutions) primarily at the 2-position.
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