Chapter 18, Problem 18.60P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The resonance structures for the intermediate carbocation are to be drawn to explain the formation of product A only.

Concept introduction: The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction. The electron deficient chemical species that contains positive charge are known as electrophile. In electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction, electrophile takes the position of hydrogen atom by attacking the electron rich carbon atom of benzene.