Chapter 15, Problem 30P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The major product obtain when given compounds undergo ring bromination with ${\text{Br}}_2$ and ${\text{FeBr}}_3$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction is the type of reaction in which an electrophile displaces hydrogen from the compound.

The electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction is the reaction between benzene and electrophile in the presence of a Lewis acid as catalyst.

The substituent containing unshared electron pair causes electrophilic aromatic substitution at ortho and para positions.

Para substitution is more stable over ortho due to steric hindrance at the ortho position.