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Reactions of Pyrrole, Furan, and Thiophene

27. Heterocycles / Reactions of Pyrrole, Furan, and Thiophene / Problem 5

Problem 5

Predict the major product when furan undergoes EAS with acetic anhydride.

A

3-acetylfuran

B

2-acetylfuran

C

4-acetylfuran

D

5-acetylfuran