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Chapter 2, Problem 2.89P
Rank the atoms in each group in order of increasing size.
- boron, carbon, neon
- calcium, magnesium, beryllium
- silicon, sulfur, magnesium
- krypton, neon, xenon
- sulfur, oxygen, silicon
- fluorine, sulfur, aluminum
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For each of the substituted benzene molecules below, determine the inductive and resonance effects the substituent will have on the
benzene ring, as well as the overall electron-density of the ring compared to unsubstituted benzene.
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Resonance Effects
Overall Electron-Density
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O donating
O withdrawing
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electron-deficient
no inductive effects
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O similar to benzene
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withdrawing
O no inductive effects
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withdrawing
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electron-rich
electron-deficient
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Understanding how substituents activate
Rank each of the following substituted benzene molecules in order of which will react fastest (1) to slowest (4) by electrophilic
aromatic substitution.
Explanation
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Identifying electron-donating and electron-withdrawing effects on benzene
For each of the substituted benzene molecules below, determine the inductive and resonance effects the substituent will have on the
benzene ring, as well as the overall electron-density of the ring compared to unsubstituted benzene.
Inductive Effects
Resonance Effects
Overall Electron-Density
Molecule
CF3
O donating
O donating
O withdrawing
O withdrawing
O no inductive effects
O no resonance effects
electron-rich
electron-deficient
O similar to benzene
CH3
O donating
O withdrawing
O no inductive effects
O donating
O withdrawing
Ono resonance effects
O electron-rich
O electron-deficient
O similar to benzene
Explanation
Check
Х
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EBK GENERAL, ORGANIC, & BIOLOGICAL CHEM
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