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Simple aryl halides do not react with nucleophiles under normal conditions. However, the reaction can proceed under drastic conditions involving high temperatures and high pressure to give the substituted products. For example, chlorobenzene is converted to phenol using aqueous sodium hydroxide at 350 °C under high pressure by the Dow process. The reaction follows an elimination-addition mechanism involving a benzyne intermediate. Here, the chloride ion is eliminated to generate the benzyne...
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ortho–para-Directing Activators: –CH3, –OH, –⁠NH2, –OCH3

All ortho–para directors, excluding halogens, are activating groups. These groups donate electrons to the ring, making the ring carbons electron-rich. Consequently, the reactivity of the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution increases. For instance, the nitration of anisole is about 10,000 times faster than the nitration of benzene. The electron-donating effect of the methoxy group in anisole activates the ortho and para positions on the ring and stabilizes the corresponding...
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3,4,5-Trihy-droxy-benzohydrazide.

Uzma Ashiq, Rifat Ara Jamal, Sammer Yousuf

    Acta Crystallographica. Section E, Structure Reports Online
    |November 9, 2011
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    Summary

    This study details the crystal structure of a novel organic compound, C(7)H(8)N(2)O(4). The research highlights the molecular arrangement and hydrogen bonding interactions within its crystal lattice.

    Area of Science:

    • Crystallography
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Supramolecular Chemistry

    Background:

    • Understanding the three-dimensional arrangement of molecules in crystals is crucial for predicting material properties.
    • Hydrogen bonding plays a significant role in molecular self-assembly and crystal engineering.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the crystal structure of the title compound, C(7)H(8)N(2)O(4).
    • To investigate the intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding, within the crystal lattice.

    Main Methods:

    • Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was employed to determine the molecular and crystal structure.
    • Analysis of bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles provided structural insights.

    Main Results:

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    • The dihedral angle between the aromatic ring and the hydrazide group was determined to be 21.34(7)°.
    • Molecules form a 3D network through extensive O-H⋯O, O-H⋯N, and N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds.

    Conclusions:

    • The crystal structure of C(7)H(8)N(2)O(4) is characterized by a specific dihedral angle and a robust 3D hydrogen-bonded network.
    • These findings contribute to the understanding of structure-property relationships in organic crystalline materials.