Can NaOH Deprotonate Benzene Derivative?

chiddler · Feb 25, 2012

Homework Statement

Can NaOH deprotonate compound II?

The Attempt at a Solution

The solution says that it cannot, but I don't see why not! The benzene should not make it so basic such that it won't react with NaOH anymore, will it?

Borek · Feb 29, 2012

You mean CH₃OH (no benzene) reacts with NaOH?

Can NaOH Deprotonate Benzene Derivative?

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Can NaOH Deprotonate Benzene Derivative?

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