Question
Chemistry Question on Aromatic Hydrocarbon
The effective electrophile in aromatic. sulphonation is
A
H2SO4−
B
SO2
C
SO2+
D
SO3
Answer
SO3
Explanation
Solution
2H2SO4<=>(electrophile of aromatic sulphonation)SO3+HSO4−+H3O+
The effective electrophile in aromatic. sulphonation is
H2SO4−
SO2
SO2+
SO3
SO3
2H2SO4<=>(electrophile of aromatic sulphonation)SO3+HSO4−+H3O+