Extension These compounds are isomers, but they require very different conditions to make them react with bromine. Decide which isomer does not require a catalyst to react with bromine and explain why. 7 Try to explain why the other isomer is less reactive. 8 Consider the bonding in nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2). Would you expect nitrobenzene to be more or less reactive than phenol? Explain your reasoning.
Extension These compounds are isomers, but they require very different conditions to make them react with bromine. Decide which isomer does not require a catalyst to react with bromine and explain why. 7 Try to explain why the other isomer is less reactive. 8 Consider the bonding in nitrobenzene (C6H5NO2). Would you expect nitrobenzene to be more or less reactive than phenol? Explain your reasoning.
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