In the Addition of an Electrophile to Acetophenone, Which of the Following

question 103

Multiple Choice

In the addition of an electrophile to acetophenone, which of the following best describes the expected mode of reaction?

• A) The o,p-positions are most activated to attack by the electrophile.
• B) The m-positions are most activated to attack by the electrophile.
• C) The o,p-positions are most deactivated to attack by the electrophile.
• D) The m-positions are most deactivated to attack by the electrophile.
• E) All positions (o, m, and p) are equally activated to attack by the electrophile.

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