18. Reactions of Aromatics:EAS and Beyond - Part 2 of 5!

19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond / Side-Chain Halogenation / Problem 11

Problem 11

Propose the products formed by the light-induced reaction of the following compounds with (i) 1 equivalent of bromine and (ii) excess of bromine.
a. Toluene
b.

Reaction scheme showing toluene reacting with bromine to form brominated products.

Reaction scheme showing bromination of toluene with excess bromine.

Reaction scheme showing bromination of indene with bromine.

Reaction scheme showing indene reacting with excess bromine.

Propose the products formed by the light-induced reaction of the following compounds with (i) 1 equivalent of bromine and (ii) excess of bromine.a. Tolueneb.