CAIE A-Level Chemistry A2 32.2.6 Phenol Directing Effects Topic Practice

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Question 1

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Cumene is an aromatic hydrocarbon used in the synthesis of other useful chemicals.

cumene

cumene

Fig. 5.4 shows two reactions of phenol.

Fig. 5.4

Fig. 5.4

The reaction of phenol with HNO3\mathrm{HNO}_{3} produces a mixture of isomers with molecular formula C6H5NO3\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{NO}_{3}.

Identify the two isomers that are produced in the largest quantities.
Explain your answer.
isomer 1

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