Question 2 When 1,4-dimethoxybenzene is reacted with two different alcohols in the presence of H2SO4 as shown below, the same product is formed. OMe OH OH OMe OMe H2SO4 H2SO4 OMe OMe OMe Explain, with the aid of reaction mechanisms, why the same product is formed in each (a) case. (5) (b) Give reason/s for the fact that a disubstituted product is formed in each case, and explain the observed substitution pattern. (3) [8]

Question 2 When 1,4-dimethoxybenzene is reacted with two different alcohols in the presence of H2SO4 as shown below, the same product is formed. OMe OH OH OMe OMe H2SO4 H2SO4 OMe OMe OMe Explain, with the aid of reaction mechanisms, why the same product is formed in each (a) case. (5) (b) Give reason/s for the fact that a disubstituted product is formed in each case, and explain the observed substitution pattern. (3) [8]

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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