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Offline p-orbs

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What type of reaction is this?
« on: September 16, 2014, 02:49:05 PM »
When styrene is treated with H2SO4 a dimer (1-methyl-3-phenylindan) is formed.
I know the mechanism, but I want to know what the reaction is called? I have a hard time finding similar exercises in my organic chemistry book.
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Re: What type of reaction is this?
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2014, 10:59:50 PM »
Is it an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction?
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Re: What type of reaction is this?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2014, 07:32:28 AM »
What is the source for the extra carbons?
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Re: What type of reaction is this?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2014, 07:56:00 AM »
Two moles of styrene are used.
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Re: What type of reaction is this?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2014, 08:02:43 AM »
Quote from: orgopete on September 16, 2014, 10:59:50 PM
Is it an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction?
Oh, right! Now I found similar examples in my book  :)
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