Ch. 24 - Benzene II: Reactions Influenced by the Aromatic Ring
Problem 65
Phenol is synthesized from cumene via the scheme shown. Suggest the mechanism for each step of the reaction shown. [The oxygens have been screened in blue and orange to assist you.]
Problem 66
Synthesize the dye shown starting with aniline and naphthol using reactions from Chapters 23 and 24. [Hint. Start by identifying how each substituent might be installed and then plan the order of their introduction.]