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Question

Propose the products formed by the light-induced reaction of the following compounds with (i) 1 equivalent of bromine and (ii) excess of bromine.

a. Toluene

b. Chemical structure of toluene with a side chain for halogenation.

Accepted Answer

Reaction scheme showing toluene reacting with bromine to form brominated products.

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Reaction scheme showing bromination of toluene with excess bromine.

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Reaction scheme showing bromination of indene with bromine.

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Reaction scheme showing indene reacting with excess bromine.

Propose the products formed by the light-induced reaction of the following compounds with (i) 1 equivalent of bromine and (ii) excess of bromine.a. Tolueneb.