Question #128392
Why 5-nitro and 8-nitro quinoline isomers are formed as a result of nitration of quinoline?
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2020-08-06T03:56:24-0400

Because if the electrophile attacks at position 5 or 8, in the intermediate the positive charge is localized on the tertiary carbon atom -- it's the most stable structure.

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