Chapter 16, Problem 16.62AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether $\text{1-methoxynapthalene}$ nitrates more rapidly or more slowly than naphthalene at carbon $\text{-4}$ is to be stated. The reason for this is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Nitration is a process in which an aromatic compound is nitrated by electrophilic substitution mechanism in presence of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid. Electron donating groups substituted on the aromatic ring are those which donates electron to the aromatic ring. Electron donating groups are ortho and para-directing.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether $\text{1-methoxynapthalene}$ nitrates more rapidly or more slowly than naphthalene at carbon $\text{-5}$ is to be stated. The reason for this is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Nitration is a process in which an aromatic compound is nitrated by electrophilic substitution mechanism in presence of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid. Electron donating groups substituted on the aromatic ring are those which donates electron to the aromatic ring. Electron donating groups are ortho and para-directing.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether $\text{1-methoxynapthalene}$ nitrates more rapidly or more slowly than naphthalene at carbon $\text{-6}$ is to be stated. The reason for this is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Nitration is a process in which an aromatic compound is nitrated by electrophilic substitution mechanism in presence of concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid. Electron donating groups substituted on the aromatic ring are those which donates electron to the aromatic ring. Electron donating groups are ortho and para-directing.