Two questions for full points: 1) One of the reasons the reaction must be stoppe

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Two questions for full points:

1) One of the reasons the reaction must be stopped is due to the possibility of forming by-products with the excess electrophile present in this reaction after benzil has been synthesized. Predict the main nitration side reaction of benzil and draw a mechanism for how it is formed. What is this type of reaction called?

2) Would you expect this di-nitration by-product to be above or below the desired product spot on TLC? What does this tell you about the chemical properties of the di-nitration by-product vs. the desired product?

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