When 2-bromo-1, 3-dimethylbenzene is treated with sodium amide in liquid ammonia, no substitution takes place. This result

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When 2-bromo-1, 3-dimethylbenzene is treated with sodium amide in liquid ammonia, no substitution takes place. This result can be interpreted as providing evidence for the elimination-addition mechanism. Explain how this interpretation can be given.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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