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Indicate, by letter(s), the position(s) on the ring at which substitution occurs when the aromatic compounds shown undergo bromination with Br2, FeBr3 (when necessary).

If you can explain the reasoning for each answer, that'd be appreaciated

Picture 1: Indicate, by letter(s), the position(s) on the ring at which substitution occurs when the aromatic compounds shown undergo bromination with Br2. FeBr3 (when necessary Ph NO2 OH

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Answer #1

If electron donating groups on the benzene ring, bromination takes place on ortho and para positions.

If electron withdrawing groups on the benzene ring, bromination takes place on meta positions.

Picture 1:

1. a, c

2. b

Picture 2:

1. b

2. a

Picture 3:

1. b

2. c

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