Consider the tetracyclic aromatic compound drawn below, with rings labeled as A, B, C, and D. (a) Which of the four rings is most reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution? (b) Which of the four rings is least reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution? (c) What are the major product(s) formed when this compound is treated with one equivalent of Br2?

Consider the tetracyclic aromatic compound drawn below, with rings labeled as A, B, C, and D. (a) Which of the four rings is most reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution? (b) Which of the four rings is least reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution? (c) What are the major product(s) formed when this compound is treated with one equivalent of Br2?

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Chapter21: Benzene And The Concept Of Aromaticity

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Problem 21.40P

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