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Arenes

Arenes: electrophilic substitution of benzene and its derivatives, and the directing effects of substituents.

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2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
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2 with answer keys
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16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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30.1Arenes
Benzene looks as if it has three double bonds, yet it ignores bromine water.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 18 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 3, tab 4
30.1Electrophilic substitution
An electrophile pulls a pair of electrons out of the delocalised ring, a positive intermediate forms, and losing H + gives the ring back its full delocalisation.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 17 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2, tab 5

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