Pre-test Discussion

Important tools for synthesis

Reduce reactivity with acetyl groups

R = t-butyl: can make ortho substitution slower relative to para substitution

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Diazonium chemistry

From benzene

Naming bicyclic compounds

Naming bicyclic compounds

Mechanisms

• Nitration of benzene• Sulfonation of benzene• SNAR • 1,2 and 1,4 addition to dienes• Diels Alder reaction• Benzyne reaction

Nomenclature

Nomenclature