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What is an electrophile?
Think of it as a 'positive-loving' species.
Where does electrophilic substitution occur on a phenol?
These positions are easy to remember because they are right next to each other.
What does EAS stand for?
Remember the focus on electrophiles.
True or False: EAS typically occurs at the meta position for activated rings.
Recall how groups direct substitutions.
Describe how the presence or absence of activating groups affects the outcome of EAS reactions.
Think of how different groups change the electron profile of the ring.
Describe the significance of regioselectivity in EAS reactions.
Recall the importance of product distribution in synthetic chemistry.
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