Use resonance theory to explain why the hydroxyl group of phenol is an activating group and an

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Use resonance theory to explain why the hydroxyl group of phenol is an activating group and an ortho-para director. Illustrate your explanation by showing the arenium ions formed when phenol reacts with a Br+ ion at the ortho, meta, and para positions.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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