IB skill practice

Explain electrophilic substitution in aromatic systems

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Substitution not addition

A benzene reaction in a Auckland synthesis workshop replaces one ring hydrogen with \(NO_2\) while retaining aromaticity. Classify the reaction type. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.