Reactions of Benzene
Benzene undergoes various reactions, particularly electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS) reactions. Notably, some of the significant reactions include:
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS)
- Halogenation (Chlorination, Bromination)
- Nitration
- Sulfonation
Electrophilic Addition Reactions
- Friedel Craft Alkylation
- Friedel Craft Acylation
Benzene Reduction
- Hydrogenation of Benzene
Benzene Ring Opening Reaction
- Birch Reduction
- Benzene Oxidation
- Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Benzene Reactions
Benzene is aromatic compound which act as precursor to derive other compounds. Reactions of benzene involve the substitution of a proton by other groups. Electrophilic aromatic substitution is a method of derivatizing benzene. The most common example of this reaction is the ethylation of benzene. Different important reactions of benzene include sulfonation, chlorination, nitration, and hydrogenation. The activating or deactivating effect of substituents on the benzene ring determines the reaction’s direction and the ring’s reactivity.
In this article, we will learn about the different reactions of benzene, along with basic introduction of benzene and its structure.
Table of Content
- What is Benzene?
- Reactions of Benzene
- Electrophilic Substitution Reaction
- Electrophilic Addition Reaction
- Benzene Reduction
- Benzene Ring Opening Reaction
- Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution