Explain why electrophilic substitution reaction of furan cannot be carried out in a strong acidic medium?
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To prevent polymerization.
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- Furan can be hydrolysed easily by acid to give aldehyde.
- Mild conditions should be used in acidic medium.
- This is important else protonated Furan undergoes polymerization.
- Furan with EWD more stabile to acids.
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