Draw the most stable resonance form for the intermediate in the following electrophilic substitution reaction. You do not have to consider stereochemistry. Include all valence lone pairs in your answer.

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Draw the most stable resonance form for the intermediate in the following electrophilic substitution reaction.

  • You do not have to consider stereochemistry.
  • Include all valence lone pairs in your answer.
CF3
Br2 / FeBr3
Br
CF3
Transcribed Image Text:CF3 Br2 / FeBr3 Br CF3
CH3
CH3COCI/ AICI 3
H₂C.
CH3
Transcribed Image Text:CH3 CH3COCI/ AICI 3 H₂C. CH3
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