University of New England Benzene Nutrition Organic Chemistry Lab Report
Need help with my Chemistry question – I’m studying for my class.
a. Identify the compound represented by each of the spots on your ending TLC plates. Make sure you make clear which spot your identifications refer to.
b. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the methyl group is ortho-para directing or meta directing. Show the reasoning your decision is based on.
c. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the aldehyde group is ortho-para directing or meta directing. Show the reasoning your decision is based on.
d. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the aldehyde group is ring- activating or -deactivating compared to the methyl group. Show the reasoning your decision is based