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Chapter 11Chapter 11Arenes and AromaticityArenes and Aromaticity

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BenzeneBenzene TolueneToluene

NaphthaleneNaphthalene

Examples of Aromatic HydrocarbonsExamples of Aromatic HydrocarbonsExamples of Aromatic HydrocarbonsExamples of Aromatic Hydrocarbons

CHCH33

HH HHHH

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Benzene

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Some historySome historySome historySome history

18341834 Eilhardt Mitscherlich isolates a new Eilhardt Mitscherlich isolates a new hydrocarbon and determines its hydrocarbon and determines its

empirical empirical formula to be Cformula to be CnnHHnn. Compound . Compound

comes comes to be called to be called benzenebenzene..

18451845 August W. von Hofmann isolates August W. von Hofmann isolates benzene benzene from coal tar.from coal tar.

18661866 August Kekulé proposes structure of August Kekulé proposes structure of benzene.benzene.

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Kekulé and theStructure of Benzene

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Kekulé proposed a cyclic structure for CKekulé proposed a cyclic structure for C66HH66

with alternating single and double bonds.with alternating single and double bonds.

Kekulé Formulation of BenzeneKekulé Formulation of BenzeneKekulé Formulation of BenzeneKekulé Formulation of Benzene

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Later, Kekulé revised his proposal by suggestingLater, Kekulé revised his proposal by suggestinga rapid equilibrium between two equivalenta rapid equilibrium between two equivalentstructures.structures.

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However, this proposal suggested isomers of theHowever, this proposal suggested isomers of thekind shown were possible. Yet, none were everkind shown were possible. Yet, none were everfound.found.

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Structural studies of benzene do not support theStructural studies of benzene do not support theKekulé formulation. Instead of alternating singleKekulé formulation. Instead of alternating singleand double bonds, all of the C—C bonds are theand double bonds, all of the C—C bonds are thesame length.same length.

Structure of BenzeneStructure of BenzeneStructure of BenzeneStructure of Benzene

Benzene has the shape of a regular hexagon.Benzene has the shape of a regular hexagon.

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140 pm140 pm 140 pm140 pm

140 pm140 pm140 pm140 pm

All C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pm

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140 pm140 pm 140 pm140 pm

140 pm140 pm140 pm140 pm

146 pm146 pm

134 pm134 pm

All C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pmAll C—C bond distances = 140 pm

140 pm is the average between the C—C 140 pm is the average between the C—C single bond distance and the double bond single bond distance and the double bond distance in 1,3-butadiene.distance in 1,3-butadiene.

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A Resonance Picture of Bonding in Benzene

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Instead of Kekulé's suggestion of a rapidInstead of Kekulé's suggestion of a rapidequilibrium between two structures:equilibrium between two structures:

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express the structure of benzene as a express the structure of benzene as a resonanceresonancehybridhybrid of the two Lewis structures. Electrons are of the two Lewis structures. Electrons arenot localized in alternating single and double bonds,not localized in alternating single and double bonds,but are delocalized over all six ring carbons.but are delocalized over all six ring carbons.

Resonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of Benzene

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Circle-in-a-ring notation stands for resonance Circle-in-a-ring notation stands for resonance description of benzene (hybrid of two Kekulé description of benzene (hybrid of two Kekulé structures)structures)

Resonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of BenzeneResonance Formulation of Benzene

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The Stability of Benzene

benzene is the best and most familiar example benzene is the best and most familiar example of a substance that possesses "special stability" of a substance that possesses "special stability" or "aromaticity"or "aromaticity"

aromaticity is a level of stability that is substantially aromaticity is a level of stability that is substantially greater for a molecule than would be expected on greater for a molecule than would be expected on the basis of any of the Lewis structures written for it the basis of any of the Lewis structures written for it

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heat of hydrogenation: heat of hydrogenation: compare experimentalcompare experimentalvalue with "expected" value for hypotheticalvalue with "expected" value for hypothetical"cyclohexatriene""cyclohexatriene"

H°= – 208 kJH°= – 208 kJ

Thermochemical Measures of StabilityThermochemical Measures of StabilityThermochemical Measures of StabilityThermochemical Measures of Stability

++ 3H3H22

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120 kJ/mol120 kJ/mol120 kJ/mol120 kJ/mol

208 kJ/mol208 kJ/mol

360 kJ/mol360 kJ/mol360 kJ/mol360 kJ/mol 3 x cyclohexene3 x cyclohexeneFigure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)

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"expected" "expected" heat of heat of hydrogenation hydrogenation of benzene is of benzene is 3 x heat of 3 x heat of hydrogenation hydrogenation of cyclohexeneof cyclohexene

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observed heat of observed heat of hydrogenation is hydrogenation is 152 kJ/mol less 152 kJ/mol less than "expected"than "expected"

benzene is 152 benzene is 152 kJ/mol more kJ/mol more stable thanstable thanexpectedexpected

152 kJ/mol is the 152 kJ/mol is the resonance energy resonance energy of benzeneof benzene

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hydrogenation hydrogenation of 1,3-of 1,3-cyclohexadiene cyclohexadiene (2H(2H22) gives off ) gives off

more heat than more heat than hydrogenation hydrogenation of benzene of benzene (3H(3H22)!)!

208 kJ/mol208 kJ/mol Figure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)Figure 11.2 (p 404)

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heat of hydrogenation = 208 kJ/molheat of hydrogenation = 208 kJ/mol

heat of hydrogenation = 337 kJ/molheat of hydrogenation = 337 kJ/mol

3H3H22

Cyclic conjugation versus noncyclic conjugationCyclic conjugation versus noncyclic conjugationCyclic conjugation versus noncyclic conjugationCyclic conjugation versus noncyclic conjugation

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compared to localized 1,3,5-cyclohexatrienecompared to localized 1,3,5-cyclohexatriene

compared to 1,3,5-hexatrienecompared to 1,3,5-hexatriene

exact value of resonance energy of benzene exact value of resonance energy of benzene depends on what it is compared to, but depends on what it is compared to, but regardless of model, benzene is more stable regardless of model, benzene is more stable than expected by a substantial amount than expected by a substantial amount

Resonance Energy of BenzeneResonance Energy of BenzeneResonance Energy of BenzeneResonance Energy of Benzene

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An Orbital Hybridization Viewof Bonding in Benzene

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Orbital Hybridization Model of Orbital Hybridization Model of Bonding in BenzeneBonding in Benzene

Figure 11.3Figure 11.3Figure 11.3Figure 11.3

Planar ring of 6 Planar ring of 6 spsp22 hybridized carbons hybridized carbons

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Each carbon contributes a Each carbon contributes a pp orbital orbital

Six Six pp orbitals overlap to give cyclic orbitals overlap to give cyclic system; system;six six electrons delocalized throughout electrons delocalized throughout system system

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High electron density above and below plane High electron density above and below plane of ringof ring

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The Molecular Orbitalsof Benzene

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EnergyEnergy

BondingBondingorbitalsorbitals

AntibondingAntibondingorbitalsorbitals

Benzene MOsBenzene MOsBenzene MOsBenzene MOs

6 6 p p AOs combine to give 6 AOs combine to give 6 MOs MOs3 MOs are bonding; 3 are antibonding3 MOs are bonding; 3 are antibonding

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EnergyEnergy

BondingBondingorbitalsorbitals

AntibondingAntibondingorbitalsorbitals

Benzene MOsBenzene MOsBenzene MOsBenzene MOs

All bonding MOs are filledAll bonding MOs are filledNo electrons in antibonding orbitalsNo electrons in antibonding orbitals

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The Three Bonding The Three Bonding MOs of Benzene MOs of BenzeneThe Three Bonding The Three Bonding MOs of Benzene MOs of Benzene

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Substituted Derivatives of Benzene Substituted Derivatives of Benzene

and Their Nomenclature and Their Nomenclature

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1) Benzene is considered as the parent and1) Benzene is considered as the parent andcomes last in the name.comes last in the name.

General PointsGeneral PointsGeneral PointsGeneral Points

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ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples BromobenzeneBromobenzene terttert-Butylbenzene-Butylbenzene NitrobenzeneNitrobenzene

NONO22C(CHC(CH33))33BrBr

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1) Benzene is considered as the parent and1) Benzene is considered as the parent andcomes last in the name.comes last in the name.

2) List substituents in alphabetical order 2) List substituents in alphabetical order

3) Number ring in direction that gives lowest 3) Number ring in direction that gives lowest locant at first point of differencelocant at first point of difference

General PointsGeneral PointsGeneral PointsGeneral Points

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2-2-bromobromo-1--1-chlorochloro-4--4-fluorofluorobenzenebenzene

ExampleExampleExampleExample

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Ortho, Meta, and ParaOrtho, Meta, and ParaOrtho, Meta, and ParaOrtho, Meta, and Para alternative locants for disubstitutedalternative locants for disubstitutedderivatives of benzenederivatives of benzene

1,2 = ortho1,2 = ortho(abbreviated (abbreviated oo-)-)

1,3 = meta1,3 = meta(abbreviated (abbreviated mm-)-)

1,4 = para1,4 = para(abbreviated (abbreviated pp-)-)

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ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples oo-ethylnitrobenzene-ethylnitrobenzene

NONO22

CHCH22CHCH33

mm-dichlorobenzene-dichlorobenzene

(1-ethyl-2-nitrobenzene)(1-ethyl-2-nitrobenzene) (1,3-dichlorobenzene)(1,3-dichlorobenzene)

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Certain monosubstituted derivatives of benzene Certain monosubstituted derivatives of benzene have unique nameshave unique names

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives

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BenzaldehydeBenzaldehyde

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Benzoic acidBenzoic acid

COHCOH

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StyreneStyrene

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives CHCH22CHCH

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TolueneToluene

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives CHCH33

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AcetophenoneAcetophenone

CCHCCH33

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PhenolPhenol

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives OHOH

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AnisoleAnisole

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives OCHOCH33

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AnilineAniline

Benzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene DerivativesBenzene Derivatives NHNH22

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Benzene derivative names can be used as parentBenzene derivative names can be used as parentBenzene derivative names can be used as parentBenzene derivative names can be used as parent OCHOCH33

NONO22

OCHOCH33

AnisoleAnisole pp-Nitroanisole-Nitroanisoleoror

4-Nitroanisole4-Nitroanisole

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Easily confused namesEasily confused namesEasily confused namesEasily confused names phenylphenyl phenolphenol benzylbenzyl

OHOH CHCH22——

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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resonance energy = 255 kJ/molresonance energy = 255 kJ/mol

most stable Lewis structure;most stable Lewis structure;both rings correspond to both rings correspond to

Kekulé benzeneKekulé benzene

NaphthaleneNaphthaleneNaphthaleneNaphthalene

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AnthraceneAnthracene PhenanthrenePhenanthrene

resonance energy:resonance energy:

347 kJ/mol347 kJ/mol 381 kJ/mol381 kJ/mol

Anthracene and PhenanthreneAnthracene and PhenanthreneAnthracene and PhenanthreneAnthracene and Phenanthrene

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Physical Properties of Arenes

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Resemble other hydrocarbonsResemble other hydrocarbons

nonpolarnonpolar

insoluble in waterinsoluble in water

less dense than waterless dense than water

Physical PropertiesPhysical PropertiesPhysical PropertiesPhysical Properties

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Reactions of Arenes:Reactions of Arenes:

A PreviewA Preview

1. Some reactions involve the ring.1. Some reactions involve the ring.

2. In other reactions the ring is a substituent.2. In other reactions the ring is a substituent.

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a) Reductiona) Reduction

Catalytic hydrogenation (Section 11.4)Catalytic hydrogenation (Section 11.4) Birch reduction (Section 11.11) Birch reduction (Section 11.11)

b) Electrophilic aromatic substitutionb) Electrophilic aromatic substitution(Chapter 12)(Chapter 12)

c) Nucleophilic aromatic substitutionc) Nucleophilic aromatic substitution(Chapter 12b)(Chapter 12b)

1. Reactions involving the ring1. Reactions involving the ring

2. The ring as a substituent (Sections 11.12-11.17)2. The ring as a substituent (Sections 11.12-11.17)

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catalytic catalytic hydrogenationhydrogenation(Section 11.4)(Section 11.4)

Birch reductionBirch reduction(Section 11.11)(Section 11.11)

Reduction of Benzene RingsReduction of Benzene RingsReduction of Benzene RingsReduction of Benzene Rings

HHHH HH

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The Birch Reduction

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(80%)(80%)

Na, NHNa, NH33

CHCH33OHOH

Birch Reduction of BenzeneBirch Reduction of BenzeneBirch Reduction of BenzeneBirch Reduction of Benzene

Product is non-conjugated diene.Product is non-conjugated diene.

Reaction stops here. There is no further reduction.Reaction stops here. There is no further reduction.

Reaction is not hydrogenation. HReaction is not hydrogenation. H22 is not involved in any way. is not involved in any way.

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Step 1: Electron transfer from sodiumStep 1: Electron transfer from sodium

++ NaNa•• ++ NaNa++

Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)

HH••

••••––

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Step 2: Proton transfer from methanolStep 2: Proton transfer from methanol

––

••

••••

OCHOCH33

••••••••

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––

••

••••

OCHOCH33

••••••••

••

OCHOCH33••••••••••••––

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Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8)Mechanism of the Birch Reduction (Figure 11.8) HH

••++ NaNa••

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••++ NaNa••

••••++ NaNa++

––

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••••––

•• OCHOCH33

••••••

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••••––

•• OCHOCH33

••••••

––•• OCHOCH33••••

••••••

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(86%)(86%)

HH C(CHC(CH33))33

Na, NHNa, NH33

CHCH33OOHH

Birch Reduction of an AlkylbenzeneBirch Reduction of an AlkylbenzeneBirch Reduction of an AlkylbenzeneBirch Reduction of an Alkylbenzene

If an alkyl group is present on the ring, it ends up asIf an alkyl group is present on the ring, it ends up asa substituent on the double bond.a substituent on the double bond.

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a) Reductiona) Reduction

Catalytic hydrogenation (Section 11.4)Catalytic hydrogenation (Section 11.4) Birch reduction (Section 11.11) Birch reduction (Section 11.11)

b) Electrophilic aromatic substitutionb) Electrophilic aromatic substitution(Chapter 12)(Chapter 12)

c) Nucleophilic aromatic substitutionc) Nucleophilic aromatic substitution(Chapter 23)(Chapter 23)

1. Reactions involving the ring1. Reactions involving the ring

2. The ring as a substituent (Sections 11.12-11.17)2. The ring as a substituent (Sections 11.12-11.17)

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Free-Radical HalogenationFree-Radical Halogenation

of Alkylbenzenesof Alkylbenzenes

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allylic radicalallylic radical

The Benzene Ring as a SubstituentThe Benzene Ring as a SubstituentThe Benzene Ring as a SubstituentThe Benzene Ring as a Substituent

••CCCC

CC ••CC

benzylic radicalbenzylic radical

benzylic carbon is analogous to allylic carbonbenzylic carbon is analogous to allylic carbon

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The more stable the free radical R•, the weaker The more stable the free radical R•, the weaker the bond, and the smaller the bond-dissociation the bond, and the smaller the bond-dissociation energy.energy.

Recall:Recall:Recall:Recall:

R—HR—H R•R• ••HH++

Bond-dissociation energy for C—H bond Bond-dissociation energy for C—H bond is equal to is equal to HH° for:° for:

and is about 400 kJ/mol for alkanes.and is about 400 kJ/mol for alkanes.

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Bond-dissociation energies of propene and tolueneBond-dissociation energies of propene and tolueneBond-dissociation energies of propene and tolueneBond-dissociation energies of propene and toluene

HH22CC CHCH CC HH

HH22CC CHCH-H•-H•

-H•-H•

••

Low BDEs indicate allyl and benzyl radical are Low BDEs indicate allyl and benzyl radical are more stable than simple alkyl radicals.more stable than simple alkyl radicals.

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Resonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl Radical CCHH

HH••

unpaired electron is delocalized between unpaired electron is delocalized between benzylic carbon and the ring carbons that are benzylic carbon and the ring carbons that are ortho and para to itortho and para to it

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Resonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl RadicalResonance in Benzyl Radical

••

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••

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••

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industrial processindustrial process

highly regioselective for benzylic positionhighly regioselective for benzylic position CHCH33

Free-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of toluene

ClCl22

lightlightoror

heatheat

CHCH22ClCl

TolueneToluene Benzyl chlorideBenzyl chloride

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Similarly, dichlorination and trichlorination areSimilarly, dichlorination and trichlorination areselective for the benzylic carbon. Furtherselective for the benzylic carbon. Furtherchlorination gives:chlorination gives:

Free-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of tolueneFree-radical chlorination of toluene CClCCl33

(Dichloromethyl)benzene(Dichloromethyl)benzene

CHClCHCl22

(Trichloromethyl)benzene(Trichloromethyl)benzene

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is used in the laboratory to introduce a is used in the laboratory to introduce a halogen at the benzylic positionhalogen at the benzylic position

Benzylic BrominationBenzylic BrominationBenzylic BrominationBenzylic Bromination CHCH33

NONO22

+ Br+ Br22

CClCCl44, 80°C, 80°C

lightlight+ HBr+ HBr

NONO22

CHCH22BrBr

pp-Nitrotoluene-Nitrotoluene pp-Nitrobenzyl-Nitrobenzylbromide (71%)bromide (71%)

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N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS)N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS)N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS)N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS)

CClCCl44

benzoylbenzoylperoxide,peroxide,

heatheat

CHCH22CHCH33 ++

NNBrBr

CHCHCHCH33 NHNH

(87%)(87%)

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Oxidation of AlkylbenzenesOxidation of Alkylbenzenes

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Site of Oxidation is Benzylic CarbonSite of Oxidation is Benzylic CarbonSite of Oxidation is Benzylic CarbonSite of Oxidation is Benzylic Carbon CHCH33 CHCH22RR CHRCHR22

COHCOH

OONaNa22CrCr22OO77

HH22SOSO44

HH22OO

heatheat

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NaNa22CrCr22OO77

HH22SOSO44

HH22OO

heatheat

COHCOH

OO CHCH33

NONO22

pp-Nitrotoluene-Nitrotoluene

NONO22

pp-Nitrobenzoic-Nitrobenzoicacid (82-86%)acid (82-86%)

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NaNa22CrCr22OO77

HH22SOSO44

HH22OO

heatheat

CH(CHCH(CH33))22

CHCH33

(45%)(45%)

COHCOH

OO COHCOH

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SSNN1 Reactions of1 Reactions of

Benzylic Halides Benzylic Halides

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tertiary benzylic carbocation is formedtertiary benzylic carbocation is formedmore rapidly than tertiary carbocation;more rapidly than tertiary carbocation;therefore, more stabletherefore, more stable

What about SWhat about SNN1?1?What about SWhat about SNN1?1? CC

CHCH33

600600 11

CHCH33

ClClCHCH33

Relative solvolysis rates in aqueous acetoneRelative solvolysis rates in aqueous acetone

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What about SWhat about SNN1?1?What about SWhat about SNN1?1? CC

more stablemore stable less stableless stable

CCCHCH33

Relative rates of formation:Relative rates of formation:

CHCH33

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allylic carbocationallylic carbocation

Compare.Compare.Compare.Compare.

++CCCC

CC ++CC

benzylic carbocationbenzylic carbocation

benzylic carbon is analogous to allylic carbonbenzylic carbon is analogous to allylic carbon

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Resonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl Cation CCHH

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Resonance in Benzyl Cation Resonance in Benzyl Cation Resonance in Benzyl Cation Resonance in Benzyl Cation

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Resonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl Cation

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Resonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl CationResonance in Benzyl Cation

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SolvolysisSolvolysisSolvolysisSolvolysis CC

CHCH33

CHCH33CHCH22OHOH

CHCH33

OCHOCH22CHCH33

(87%)(87%)

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SSNN2 Reactions of2 Reactions of

Benzylic Halides Benzylic Halides

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Primary Benzylic HalidesPrimary Benzylic HalidesPrimary Benzylic HalidesPrimary Benzylic Halides

acetic acidacetic acid

CHCH22ClCl

OO22NN

NaOCCHNaOCCH33

CHCH22OCCHOCCH33

OO22NN

Mechanism is SMechanism is SNN22

(78-82%)(78-82%)

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Preparation of Alkenylbenzenes

•dehydrogenation

•dehydration

•dehydrohalogenation

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•industrial preparation of styrene

DehydrogenationDehydrogenation CHCH22CHCH33

630°C630°C

ZnOZnO

CHCH22CHCH

+ H+ H22

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Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration of Benzylic Alcohols

KHSOKHSO44

heatheat

(80-82%)(80-82%)

CHCH22CHCHCHCHCHCH33

ClCl ClCl ++ HH22OO

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Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration of Benzylic Alcohols

KHSOKHSO44

heatheat(80-82%)(80-82%)

CHCH22CHCHCHCHCHCH33

ClCl ClCl CHCHCHCH33

ClCl ++

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DehydrohalogenationDehydrohalogenation

NaOCHNaOCH22CHCH33 ethanol, 50°Cethanol, 50°C

(99%)(99%)

HH33CC CHCH22CHCHCHCH33

CHCHHH33CC

CHCHCHCH33

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•hydrogenation

•halogenation

•addition of hydrogen halides

Addition Reactions of Alkenylbenzenes

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HydrogenationHydrogenation

(92%)(92%)

CHCH33

CHCHCHCH33

CHCHCHCH22CHCH33

CHCH33

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HalogenationHalogenation CHCH22CHCH

BrBr22

CHCH22CHCH

BrBrBrBr

(82%)(82%)

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Addition of Hydrogen HalidesAddition of Hydrogen Halides

HClHCl

(75-84%)(75-84%)

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Addition of Hydrogen HalidesAddition of Hydrogen Halides

HClHCl

via benzylic carbocationvia benzylic carbocation

ClCl ++

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Free-Radical Addition of HBrFree-Radical Addition of HBr CHCH22CHCH

CHCH22CHCH22BrBr

HBrHBr

peroxidesperoxides

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Free-Radical Addition of HBrFree-Radical Addition of HBr CHCH22CHCH

CHCH22CHCH22BrBr

HBrHBr

peroxidesperoxides

via benzylic radicalvia benzylic radical

CHCH22BrBrCHCH

••

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Polymerization of Styrene

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Polymerization of StyrenePolymerization of Styrene

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

CHCH22 CHCH

CC66HH55

CHCH22 CHCH

CC66HH55

CHCH22 CHCH

CC66HH55

polystyrenepolystyrene

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MechanismMechanismRORO

•••• ••••

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• ••••

••

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MechanismMechanism

HH22CC CHCHCC66HH55

RORO•••• •••• ••

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Cyclobutadiene and CyclooctatetraeneCyclobutadiene and Cyclooctatetraene

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heat of hydrogenation of benzene is 152 kJ/mol heat of hydrogenation of benzene is 152 kJ/mol less than 3 times heat of hydrogenation of less than 3 times heat of hydrogenation of cyclohexenecyclohexene

to give cyclohexane (kJ/mol)to give cyclohexane (kJ/mol)

Heats of HydrogenationHeats of Hydrogenation 120120 231231 208208

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Heats of HydrogenationHeats of HydrogenationHeats of HydrogenationHeats of Hydrogenation

to give cyclooctane (kJ/mol)to give cyclooctane (kJ/mol)

heat of hydrogenation of cyclooctatetraene is heat of hydrogenation of cyclooctatetraene is more than 4 times heat of hydrogenation of more than 4 times heat of hydrogenation of cyclooctenecyclooctene

9797 205205 303303 410410

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Structure of CyclooctatetraeneStructure of CyclooctatetraeneStructure of CyclooctatetraeneStructure of Cyclooctatetraene

cyclooctatetraene is not planarcyclooctatetraene is not planar

has alternating long (146 pm)has alternating long (146 pm)and short (133 pm) bondsand short (133 pm) bonds

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structure of a stabilized derivative is characterizedstructure of a stabilized derivative is characterizedby alternating short bonds and long bondsby alternating short bonds and long bonds

Structure of CyclobutadieneStructure of CyclobutadieneStructure of CyclobutadieneStructure of Cyclobutadiene

C(CHC(CH33))33(CH(CH33))33CC

COCO22CHCH33(CH(CH33))33CC

138 pm138 pm

151 pm151 pm

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Cyclobutadiene is observed to be highly reactive, Cyclobutadiene is observed to be highly reactive, and too unstable to be isolated and stored in theand too unstable to be isolated and stored in thecustomary way.customary way.

Not only is cyclobutadiene not aromatic, it is Not only is cyclobutadiene not aromatic, it is antiaromaticantiaromatic..

An antiaromatic substance is one that is An antiaromatic substance is one that is destabilizeddestabilizedby cyclic conjugation.by cyclic conjugation.

Stability of CyclobutadieneStability of Cyclobutadiene

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Requirements for AromaticityRequirements for Aromaticity notnot

aromaticaromaticaromaticaromatic

notnotaromaticaromatic

Antiaromatic Antiaromatic when squarewhen square

Antiaromatic Antiaromatic when planarwhen planar

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ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion

there must be some factor in additionthere must be some factor in additionto cyclic conjugation that determines to cyclic conjugation that determines whether a molecule is aromatic or notwhether a molecule is aromatic or not

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Hückel's Rule:Hückel's Rule:

AnnulenesAnnulenes

the additional factor that influences the additional factor that influences aromaticity is the number of aromaticity is the number of electrons electrons

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among planar, monocyclic, completely among planar, monocyclic, completely conjugated polyenes, only those with 4conjugated polyenes, only those with 4nn + 2 + 2 electrons possess special stability (are electrons possess special stability (are aromatic)aromatic)

nn 44nn+2+2

0 0 22

1 1 66

22 1010

33 1414

44 1818

Hückel's RuleHückel's RuleHückel's RuleHückel's Rule

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among planar, monocyclic, completely among planar, monocyclic, completely conjugated polyenes, only those with 4conjugated polyenes, only those with 4nn + 2 + 2 electrons possess special stability (are electrons possess special stability (are aromatic)aromatic)

nn 44nn+2+2

0 0 22

1 1 66 benzene!benzene!

22 1010

33 1414

44 1818

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Hückel restricted his analysis to planar,Hückel restricted his analysis to planar,completely conjugated, monocyclic polyenescompletely conjugated, monocyclic polyenes

he found that the he found that the molecular orbitals of molecular orbitals ofthese compounds had a distinctive patternthese compounds had a distinctive pattern

one one orbital was lowest in energy, another orbital was lowest in energy, another was highest in energy, and the others was highest in energy, and the others were arranged in pairs between the highestwere arranged in pairs between the highestand the lowestand the lowest

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-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene

BenzeneBenzene

AntibondingAntibonding

BondingBonding6 6 pp orbitals give 6 orbitals give 6 orbitals orbitals

3 orbitals are bonding; 3 are antibonding3 orbitals are bonding; 3 are antibonding

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BenzeneBenzene

BondingBonding6 6 electrons fill all of the bonding orbitals electrons fill all of the bonding orbitals

all all antibonding orbitals are empty antibonding orbitals are empty

-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene-MOs of Benzene

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Cyclo-Cyclo-butadienebutadiene

BondingBonding

4 4 pp orbitals give 4 orbitals give 4 orbitals orbitals

1 orbital is bonding, one is antibonding, and 2 1 orbital is bonding, one is antibonding, and 2 are nonbondingare nonbonding

-MOs of Cyclobutadiene-MOs of Cyclobutadiene(square planar)(square planar)

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Cyclo-Cyclo-butadienebutadiene

BondingBonding

4 4 electrons; bonding orbital is filled; other 2 electrons; bonding orbital is filled; other 2 electrons singly occupy two nonbonding orbitals electrons singly occupy two nonbonding orbitals

-MOs of Cyclobutadiene-MOs of Cyclobutadiene(square planar)(square planar)

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BondingBonding

8 8 pp orbitals give 8 orbitals give 8 orbitals orbitals

3 orbitals are bonding, 3 are antibonding, and 2 3 orbitals are bonding, 3 are antibonding, and 2 are nonbondingare nonbonding

-MOs of Cyclooctatetraene-MOs of Cyclooctatetraene(square planar)(square planar)

Cyclo-Cyclo-octatetraeneoctatetraene

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BondingBonding

8 8 electrons; 3 bonding orbitals are filled; 2 electrons; 3 bonding orbitals are filled; 2nonbonding orbitals are each half-fillednonbonding orbitals are each half-filled

-MOs of Cyclooctatetraene-MOs of Cyclooctatetraene(square planar)(square planar)

Cyclo-Cyclo-octatetraeneoctatetraene

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-Electron Requirement for Aromaticity-Electron Requirement for Aromaticity-Electron Requirement for Aromaticity-Electron Requirement for Aromaticity notnot

aromaticaromatic aromaticaromatic notnotaromaticaromatic

4 4 electrons electrons 6 electrons6 electrons 8 8 electrons electrons

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Completely Conjugated PolyenesCompletely Conjugated PolyenesCompletely Conjugated PolyenesCompletely Conjugated Polyenes aromaticaromatic

6 electrons;completely conjugated

notnotaromaticaromatic

6 6 electrons; electrons;not completelynot completely

conjugatedconjugated HH HH

11-140

AnnulenesAnnulenes

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Annulenes are planar, monocyclic, completely Annulenes are planar, monocyclic, completely conjugated polyenes. That is, they are the conjugated polyenes. That is, they are the kind of hydrocarbons treated by Hückel's kind of hydrocarbons treated by Hückel's rule.rule.

AnnulenesAnnulenesAnnulenesAnnulenes

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predicted to be aromatic by Hückel's rule,predicted to be aromatic by Hückel's rule,but too much angle strain when planar and but too much angle strain when planar and all double bonds are cisall double bonds are cis

10-sided regular polygon has angles of 144°10-sided regular polygon has angles of 144°

[10]Annulene[10]Annulene[10]Annulene[10]Annulene

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incorporating two trans double bonds intoincorporating two trans double bonds intothe ring relieves angle strain but introducesthe ring relieves angle strain but introducesvan der Waals strain into the structure andvan der Waals strain into the structure andcauses the ring to be distorted from planaritycauses the ring to be distorted from planarity

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incorporating two trans double bonds intoincorporating two trans double bonds intothe ring relieves angle strain but introducesthe ring relieves angle strain but introducesvan der Waals strain into the structure andvan der Waals strain into the structure andcauses the ring to be distorted from planaritycauses the ring to be distorted from planarity

van der Waalsvan der Waals

strain betweenstrain between

these two hydrogensthese two hydrogens

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14 14 electrons satisfies Hückel's rule electrons satisfies Hückel's rule

van der Waals strain between hydrogens insidevan der Waals strain between hydrogens insidethe ringthe ring

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16 16 electrons does not satisfy Hückel's rule electrons does not satisfy Hückel's rule

alternating short (134 pm) and long (146 pm) bondsalternating short (134 pm) and long (146 pm) bonds

not aromaticnot aromatic

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18 18 electrons satisfies Hückel's rule electrons satisfies Hückel's rule

resonance energy = 418 kJ/molresonance energy = 418 kJ/mol

bond distances range between 137-143 pmbond distances range between 137-143 pm

HH HHHH

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Aromatic IonsAromatic Ions

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6 6 electrons delocalized electrons delocalizedover 7 carbonsover 7 carbonspositive charge dispersedpositive charge dispersedover 7 carbonsover 7 carbonsvery stable carbocationvery stable carbocationalso called tropylium cationalso called tropylium cation

Cycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl Cation HH HH

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Cycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl Cation HH HH

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Tropylium cation is so stable that tropyliumTropylium cation is so stable that tropyliumbromide is ionic rather than covalent.bromide is ionic rather than covalent.

mp 203 °C; soluble in water; insoluble inmp 203 °C; soluble in water; insoluble indiethyl etherdiethyl ether

Cycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl CationCycloheptatrienyl Cation HH BrBr

++ BrBr––

IonicIonic CovalentCovalent

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Cyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide Anion

••••––

6 6 electrons delocalized electrons delocalizedover 5 carbonsover 5 carbonsnegative charge dispersednegative charge dispersedover 5 carbonsover 5 carbonsstabilized anionstabilized anion

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Cyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide AnionCyclopentadienide Anion

••••––

––

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Acidity of CyclopentadieneAcidity of CyclopentadieneAcidity of CyclopentadieneAcidity of Cyclopentadiene HH HH

••••––

HH++ ++

ppKKaa = 16 = 16

KKaa = 10 = 10-16-16

Cyclopentadiene is Cyclopentadiene is unusually acidic for a unusually acidic for a hydrocarbon.hydrocarbon.

Increased acidity is due to Increased acidity is due to stability of cyclopentadienide stability of cyclopentadienide anion.anion.

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Electron Delocalization in Cyclopentadienide AnionElectron Delocalization in Cyclopentadienide AnionElectron Delocalization in Cyclopentadienide AnionElectron Delocalization in Cyclopentadienide Anion

••••––

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••••––

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••••––

•••• ––

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••••––

•••• ––

–– ••••

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••••––

•••• ––

–– ••••

••••

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Compare Acidities ofCompare Acidities ofCyclopentadiene and CycloheptatrieneCyclopentadiene and Cycloheptatriene

Compare Acidities ofCompare Acidities ofCyclopentadiene and CycloheptatrieneCyclopentadiene and Cycloheptatriene HH HH

ppKKaa = 16 = 16

KKaa = 10 = 10-16-16

ppKKaa = 36 = 36

KKaa = 10 = 10-36-36

HHHHHH

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••••––

Compare Acidities ofCompare Acidities ofCyclopentadiene and CycloheptatrieneCyclopentadiene and Cycloheptatriene

Aromatic anionAromatic anion6 6 electrons electrons

Anion not aromaticAnion not aromatic8 8 electrons electrons

••••––

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nn = 0 = 0

44n n +2 = 2 +2 = 2 electrons electrons

Cyclopropenyl CationCyclopropenyl CationCyclopropenyl CationCyclopropenyl Cation ++

++also written asalso written as

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nn = 2 = 244nn +2 = 10 +2 = 10 electrons electrons

Cyclooctatetraene DianionCyclooctatetraene DianionCyclooctatetraene DianionCyclooctatetraene Dianion HH HH HH HH

HHHHHHHH

HH HH HH HH

HHHHHHHH

2–2–••••

••••

––

alsoalsowritten aswritten as

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Heterocyclic Aromatic CompoundsHeterocyclic Aromatic Compounds

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PyridinePyridine

NN••••

ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples OO••••

••••

SS••••

••••

PyrrolePyrrole FuranFuran ThiopheneThiophene

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QuinolineQuinoline

ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples NN••••

NN ••••

IsoquinolineIsoquinoline

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Heterocyclic Aromatic CompoundsHeterocyclic Aromatic Compounds

andand

Hückel's RuleHückel's Rule

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NN••••

PyridinePyridinePyridinePyridine

6 6 electrons in ring electrons in ring

lone pair on nitrogen is in anlone pair on nitrogen is in an

spsp2 2 hybridized orbital;hybridized orbital;

not part of not part of system of ringsystem of ring

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PyrrolePyrrolePyrrolePyrrole

lone pair on nitrogen must be part lone pair on nitrogen must be part

of ring of ring system if ring is to have system if ring is to have

6 6 electrons electrons

lone pair must be in a lone pair must be in a pp orbital orbital

in order to overlap with ring in order to overlap with ring systemsystem

••••

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FuranFuranFuranFuran

two lone pairs on oxygentwo lone pairs on oxygen

one pair is in a one pair is in a pp orbital and is part orbital and is part

of ring of ring system; other is in an system; other is in an

spsp22 hybridized orbital and is not hybridized orbital and is not

part of ring part of ring system system

OO••••

••••

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End of Chapter 11End of Chapter 11

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