Why doesn't acetylation occur twice on the same ring?
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Acetylation is a chemical reaction where an acetyl group (CH3CO-) is added to a molecule. In the context of aromatic compounds, acetylation usually occurs at the ortho or para positions of the ring.
The reason why acetylation does not usually occur twice on the same ring is due to steric hindrance. Steric hindrance refers to the repulsion or interference between atoms, groups, or substituents that are close together in space. In the case of acetylation, once one acetyl group is added to a ring, it introduces bulky substituents that can hinder the approach of another acetyl group to the same ring.
To understand this concept, it is helpful to visualize the three-dimensional structure of a molecule. The addition of an acetyl group to a ring causes the atoms to rearrange, leading to an increase in steric hindrance. This increased hindrance makes it difficult for another acetyl group to approach and react with the same ring. The repulsion between the atoms in the two acetyl groups destabilizes the molecule, making the reaction less favorable.
It is important to note that while acetylation on the same ring may be unfavorable, acetyl groups can be added to different rings in a molecule, or to different positions on the same ring, as long as steric hindrance is not a limiting factor.