Sulfonation of naphthalene at 808C gives almost entirely 1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, whereas the same reaction at 1608C gives
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Sulfonation of naphthalene at 808C gives almost entirely 1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, whereas the same reaction at 1608C gives 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid. Propose an explanation.
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Organic Chemistry structure and function
ISBN: 978-1429204941
6th edition
Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
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