Meta, para, ortho positions

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In summary, meta, para, and ortho positions refer to the relative positions of substituents on a benzene ring. These positions can greatly affect the reactivity of a compound, with ortho and para positions being more reactive than the meta position. Meta, para, and ortho isomers are different forms of a compound with different arrangements of substituents on a benzene ring. The positions of substituents can be determined through various techniques, and some common examples of compounds with these positions include toluene, aniline, and benzoic acid.
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Why does CH3 direct the new coming radical to Para and ortho while COOH directs it to meta?
 
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You have to look at if its an electron withdrawing or electron donor group. What is CH3 and COOH?
 

1. What are meta, para, and ortho positions?

The terms meta, para, and ortho refer to the relative positions of substituents on a benzene ring. These positions are named based on the number of carbon atoms between the substituents and the functional group on the benzene ring.

2. How do these positions affect the reactivity of a compound?

The positions of substituents on a benzene ring can greatly influence the reactivity of a compound. For example, ortho and para positions are typically more reactive than the meta position due to the closer proximity of the substituents to the functional group.

3. What is the difference between meta, para, and ortho isomers?

Meta, para, and ortho isomers are different forms of a compound that have different arrangements of substituents on a benzene ring. Meta isomers have the substituents in the meta position, para isomers have them in the para position, and ortho isomers have them in the ortho position.

4. How can I determine the meta, para, and ortho positions of a compound?

The positions of substituents on a benzene ring can be determined using a variety of techniques, including spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. In some cases, the positions can also be predicted based on the electronic effects of the substituents.

5. What are some examples of compounds with meta, para, and ortho positions?

Some common examples of compounds with meta, para, and ortho positions include toluene (methylbenzene), which has a methyl group in the para position, aniline (aminobenzene), which has an amino group in the ortho position, and benzoic acid, which has a carboxylic acid group in the meta position.

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