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Ch. 18 - Reactions of Benzene and Substituted Benzenes
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Chapter 19, Problem 70c

What are the products of the following reactions?
c. Benzene and chloromethylbenzene react with aluminum chloride to illustrate side-chain halogenation.

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Identify the type of reaction taking place (e.g., substitution, elimination, addition, oxidation, reduction, etc.) by analyzing the reactants and reaction conditions provided.
Determine the functional groups present in the reactants and how they might interact under the given reaction conditions. For example, if a nucleophile and an electrophile are present, consider a nucleophilic substitution or addition reaction.
Write the mechanism of the reaction step by step, showing how bonds are broken and formed. Use curved arrows to indicate the movement of electrons.
Predict the major product(s) based on the reaction mechanism, considering factors such as regioselectivity (Markovnikov or anti-Markovnikov) and stereoselectivity (syn or anti addition).
Verify the stability of the product(s) by considering resonance, hyperconjugation, and steric effects, and ensure that the reaction follows the expected pathway under the given conditions.

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