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why is the methoxy group (-OCH3) such a good ortho, para-director
Why is the methoxy group (-OCH_3) such a good ortho, para-director? Because it sterically hinders the meta position. Because it adds electron density to the ortho & para positions, thus activating them to electrophilic attack. Because it destabilizes the meta position. Because its electronegativity removes more electron density from the meta position than the ortho and para positions Because it stabilizes the carbocation at the meta position which results when an electrophile adds to the ortho and para positions
why is the methoxy group (-OCH3) such a good ortho, para-director
Why is the methoxy group (-OCH_3) such a good ortho, para-director? Because it sterically hinders the meta position. Because it adds electron density to the ortho & para positions, thus activating them to electrophilic attack. Because it destabilizes the meta position. Because its electronegativity removes more electron density from the meta position than the ortho and para positions Because it stabilizes the carbocation at the meta position which results when an electrophile adds to the ortho and para positions
Beverley SmithLv2
22 May 2019