Based on the data below, what is the reactivity order of the following compounds? Explain your reasoning in detail. Chlorobenzene Total: 327mg Ortho: 162mg / Para: 165mg Bromobenzene Total: 508mg Ortho: 128mg / Para: 380mg Iodobenzene Total: 664mg Ortho: 20mg / Para: 664mg
Based on the data below, what is the reactivity order of the following compounds? Explain your reasoning in detail.
Chlorobenzene
Total: 327mg
Ortho: 162mg / Para: 165mg
Bromobenzene
Total: 508mg
Ortho: 128mg / Para: 380mg
Iodobenzene
Total: 664mg
Ortho: 20mg / Para: 664mg

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Which position of substitution (ortho or para) is favored for iodobenzene, bromobenzene and chlorobenzene in F-C acylation? and why?
What would be the mechanism for the acylation of iodobenzene to form the major product with the data above?
Is there a trend in the ortho: para product ratios as the substituent on the benzene ring changes, based on the data? Describe the trend in the ortho: para product ratios in relation to a chemical principle, if any exist.








