halogenation of anthracene
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Dr. Jim Romano
The reaction works by the same mechanism as benzene halogenation. An electrophile is captured by the aromatic ring system. The trick is to realize that there are 3 possible sites that the anthracene molecule could be halogenated . A simple Google search can show you the different types of hydrogens that are going to be substituted if you can't see it clearly. The middle 2 sites are the same. If you can see this, look for symmetry in the 2 remaining sites. I have worked out the bromination of anthracene for you.
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Dr. Jim Romano
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