directing groups

Question 1

define activation of aromatic ring

Answer 1

2 and 4 directing groups (cause the aromatic ring to react more readily)

Question 2

NH2 substituent directing

Answer 2

positions 2 or 4

Question 3

NO2 substituent directing

Answer 3

position 3

Question 4

what are ortho, meta and para

Answer 4

ortho is position 2
meta is position 3
para is position 4

Question 5

-OH directing

Answer 5

2 and 4

Question 6

-OR directing

Answer 6

2 and 4

Question 7

-R or -C6H5 directing

Answer 7

2 and 4

Question 8

-halogen directing

Answer 8

2 and 4

Question 9

-RCOR directing

Answer 9

3

Question 10

-COOR directing

Answer 10

3

Question 11

-SO3H directing

Answer 11

3

Question 12

-CHO directing

Answer 12

3