Destroyer OCHEM # 46

[nyr201]

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the reaction has a Cl being added to a two ringed compound with an EDG and EWG on it, now i know EDG wins out and directs when on a ring with an EWG but the answer shows the para position being major and ortho minor, i got this right but idk why para is major and ortho minor is this a set rule or does it vary due to certain condtions, thanks...

 

[jirotrom]

para is major because of less steric hindrance I believe

 

[nyr201]

para is major because of less steric hindrance I believe

hmm i see, so ortho can be major if it has less steric hindrance than para in other situations?

however for this question yes i see para is major bc no sterics...thanks!