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Offline poorstudent83

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Nitration via sulfonation
« on: October 06, 2009, 11:15:07 AM »
Hi,

I'm looking for the reaction that takes place (attached reaction) between the sulfonate group and nitric acid. I've attached the reaction and what I think the beginning of the mechanism is! Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Nitration via sulfonation
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 02:26:13 PM »
Hmm, it looks good to me so far according to my research. Did you need any hints or were you just wanting to know if you were on the right track?

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Re: Nitration via sulfonation
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 04:42:00 PM »
Hints would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Nitration via sulfonation
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 05:23:52 PM »
Hints would be greatly appreciated!

Ok I'll give you two hints:
1. Electrophilic substitution.
2. Draw out the structure of the nitronium ion (NO2+)- it will allow you to draw out the mechanism for the reaction.

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