Draw the Three Major Resonance Structures of the Carbocation Intermediate

question 33

Essay

Draw the three major resonance structures of the carbocation intermediate in the reaction of acetophenone with HNO₃/H₂SO₄ to yield o-nitroacetophenone.Circle the resonance form which is less stable than the other two.

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