Show using resonance structures why the following structure adds meta and not ortho/para. NH3 Propose a mechanism for the following reaction. Remember, the aromatic ring will attack any positive charge- even one formed by water leaving! But rearrange first! OH H3CO. H2SO4 H3CO

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Show using resonance structures why the following structure adds meta and not ortho/para.
NH3
Propose a mechanism for the following reaction. Remember, the aromatic ring will attack any
positive charge- even one formed by water leaving! But rearrange first!
OH
H3CO.
H3CO
H2SO4
Transcribed Image Text:Show using resonance structures why the following structure adds meta and not ortho/para. NH3 Propose a mechanism for the following reaction. Remember, the aromatic ring will attack any positive charge- even one formed by water leaving! But rearrange first! OH H3CO. H3CO H2SO4
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