Topic: What type of reaction is this? (Read 2880 times)

p-orbs · « **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.

orgopete · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2014, 10:59:50 PM »

Is it an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction?

zsinger · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2014, 07:32:28 AM »

What is the source for the extra carbons?
-Zack

discodermolide · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2014, 07:56:00 AM »

Two moles of styrene are used.

p-orbs · « **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

Topic: What type of reaction is this? (Read 2880 times)

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