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Offline vhpk

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Substitution reaction
« on: May 03, 2008, 08:46:01 PM »
In the substitution reaction with chlorine, toluene or methane, which is easier to take part in this reaction? I prefer toluene, because the conjugated system consisting of benzene ring helps the electron delocalize -> the system is more stable.
Any help would be highly appreciated
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Re: Substitution reaction
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2008, 10:38:40 PM »
Are you asking "which is more reactive to free radical halogenation with chlorine, toluene or methane?"  Just wanting some clarification.
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Re: Substitution reaction
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2008, 11:26:44 PM »
Yeah, that's all I want to ask
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Re: Substitution reaction
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2008, 11:36:04 PM »
I agree with your answer.  That the delocalization will stabilize the radical.
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