In step 2, why does electrophilic substitution take place in positions 1 & 2?
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The electrophilic substitution of naphthalene molecule in the position 1 and 2 as given in figure is not possible as it cause steric hindrance in the internal ring arrangements, in addition the possible method of electrophilic substitution is schematically shown below,
Regards.
The electrophilic substitution of naphthalene molecule in the position 1 and 2 as given in figure is not possible as it cause steric hindrance in the internal ring arrangements, in addition the possible method of electrophilic substitution is schematically shown below,
Regards.