Identify A and predict the type of reaction. [figure]
- [figure] and elimination addition reaction
- [figure] and cine substitution reaction
- [figure] and cine substitution
- [figure] and substitution reaction
Answer
(4) [figure] and substitution reaction
Solution
With the strong base NaNH2, the aryl halide reacts through a benzyne intermediate (elimination–addition):
(i) NH2- removes the H ortho to Br and Br- is lost ⇒ 3-methoxybenzyne.
(ii) NH2- adds to the benzyne carbon that gives the carbanion next to -OCH3 (stabilised by its −I effect), i.e. at the meta position; protonation follows.
∴ A = m-methoxyaniline (3-methoxyaniline):
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Overall, Br is replaced by -NH2 at the same (meta) position ⇒ a substitution reaction.
Answer: (4)