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Chapter 18: Q69P (page 917)

Does m-xylene or p-xylene react more rapidly with Cl2 + FeCl3? Explain your answer.

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m-xylene will react more rapidly.

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01

Why m-xylene more rapidly

In m-xylene, both methyl groups activate the same position.

m-xylene

02

Why p-xylene less rapidly

In p-xylene, each methyl group activates different position.p-xylene

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