Chapter 16.SE, Problem 62AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The position and the ring in which bromonation of benzanilide is expected to occur is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions –C=O group is meta directing while halogens are ortho and para directing. If two alternate options exist the electrophile will enter into the more activated ring. The orientation of the incoming electrophile will be decided by the stronger of the two substituent groups already present.

To state:

The position and the ring in which bromonation of benzanilide is expected to occur is to be stated.