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What products are formed when the following compound is treated with Br in the presence of FeBr?





To solve this problem, we need to understand the reaction of the given compound with Br in the presence of FeBrThe compound shown is 1,2-dimethylbenzene (o-xylene). When treated with Br and FeBran electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction occurs.Steps:1. The FeBr acts as a Lewis acid and polarizes the Br molecule, generating a bromonium ion Br2. The bromonium ion acts as an electrophile and attacks the aromatic ring.3. In o-xylene, the methyl groups are ortho/para directing and activating.4. The bromination will occur at the positions ortho or para to the methyl groups.5. The possible products are 3-bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene and 4-bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene.Therefore, the products formed are:⢠3-bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzene⢠4-bromo-1,2-dimethylbenzeneThis corresponds to Option 3.
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