Problem: Consider the directing effects of the substituents on salicylamide and predict the possible structures of the iodination products. Which do you think will be the major product? Explain your reasoning.
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Inspecting the substituents attached:
- Since C=O group is deactivating, the -OH group will direct the EAS reactions
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Consider the directing effects of the substituents on salicylamide and predict the possible structures of the iodination products. Which do you think will be the major product? Explain your reasoning.
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