Why Does Anisole Undergo Bromination with Br₂ in the Absence

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br₂ in the absence of FeBr₃ whereas bromination of benzene requires the presence of FeBr₃?

• A) anisole is a better nucleophile than benzene
• B) the methoxy group of anisole is an inductive electron withdrawing substituent
• C) Br₂ is a good nucleophile
• D) the reaction is accelerated by light

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