Chapter 18, Problem 18.61P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A stepwise mechanism for the given reaction, which results in the synthesis of bisphenol F, is to be drawn.

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.