Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions. [image:12_image95.emf] Predict the nature of $\lbrack X\rbrack$ and $\lbrack Y\rbrack$ in the above reactions,

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When some activating group, $eg,\  - OH$ is present along with $–COOH$ is $ortho$ or $para$ position, substitution occurs with respect to $–OH$ preferably at $para$-position due to steric factors. In case the reagent used is strong, electrophile enters at all possible positions even with the replacement of $–COOH$ group

Q. Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions.

Predict the nature of $\lbrack X\rbrack$ and $\lbrack Y\rbrack$ in the above reactions,

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Q. Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions. Predict the nature of $\lbrack X\rbrack$ and $\lbrack Y\rbrack$ in the above reactions,

Explanation

Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

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Q. Salicylic acid is treated with bromine under two different conditions.

Predict the nature of $\lbrack X\rbrack$ and $\lbrack Y\rbrack$ in the above reactions,