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When benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric
Chapter 19, Problem 19.52(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
When benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric acid, the product obtained is tert- butylbenzene. Propose a mechanism for this transformation.
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QUESTION:
When benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric acid, the product obtained is tert- butylbenzene. Propose a mechanism for this transformation.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
When the benzene is treated with 2-methylpropene and sulfuric acid, then tert-butylbenzene is formed. The reaction as follows: