19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond
Limitations of Friedel-Crafts Alkyation
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Problem 23.37
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Section 23.7.4, we learned that Friedel–Crafts alkylation suffers from overalkylation. (a) Draw the product of a Friedel–Crafts reaction that resulted in three methyl groups adding to the ring. (b) Why is hard to stop at the addition of one alkyl group?
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