What is the function of acetic acid as a solvent in EAS reactions?
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I saw acetic acid being used in two reactions:
1. in. the image
2. In the image
I was asked to predict the outcome of the first reaction but I couldn't, because nitration requires generation of NO2+NOX2X+ which in turn requires an acid stronger than nitric acid. (acetic acid is weaker)
I would like to know how exactly is AcOHAcOH participating in these two reactions. Is it supporting the generation of electrophile? If yes, then how? I couldn't find any relevant information on the net. The second reaction is from Clayden's book and it doesn't highlight the role of AcOHAcOH there.
1. in. the image
2. In the image
I was asked to predict the outcome of the first reaction but I couldn't, because nitration requires generation of NO2+NOX2X+ which in turn requires an acid stronger than nitric acid. (acetic acid is weaker)
I would like to know how exactly is AcOHAcOH participating in these two reactions. Is it supporting the generation of electrophile? If yes, then how? I couldn't find any relevant information on the net. The second reaction is from Clayden's book and it doesn't highlight the role of AcOHAcOH there.
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