Overview
Aromatic hydrocarbons are a vital class of organic compounds characterized by their stable benzene rings. Their unique structure allows for distinct reactivity patterns, primarily through electrophilic aromatic substitution. Understanding these reactions is crucial for various applications in chemis...
Key Terms
Example: Benzene is a simple aromatic hydrocarbon.
Example: Nitronium ion (NO₂⁺) is a common electrophile in aromatic reactions.
Example: Hydroxide ion (OH⁻) can act as a nucleophile.
Example: Electrophilic aromatic substitution replaces a hydrogen atom on the benzene ring.
Example: Benzene's structure is stabilized by resonance.
Example: Alkyl groups are ortho/para directing.
Related Topics
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Study of hydrocarbons that do not contain aromatic rings.
beginnerReaction Mechanisms
Understanding the step-by-step processes of chemical reactions.
intermediateOrganic Synthesis
The process of constructing organic compounds through chemical reactions.
advancedFunctional Groups
Study of specific groups of atoms that determine the characteristics of organic compounds.
beginnerKey Concepts
Electrophilic Aromatic SubstitutionNucleophilic SubstitutionReactivity PatternsStability of Aromatic Compounds