18. Reactions of Aromatics:EAS and Beyond
Limitations of Friedel-Crafts Alkyation
Problem 17
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionTo synthesize m-ethylbenzenesulfonic acid, a student attempted the Friedel–Crafts alkylation of benzenesulfonic acid with bromoethane. Do you predict that this reaction was successful? If not, propose an alternative synthesis.
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