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Why does anisole undergo bromination with bromine in ethanoic acid even in the absence of iron (III) bromide catalyst?
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Anisole activates the benzene ring
Anisole activates the benzene ring due to the methoxy group, making it more reactive towards electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions like bromination.
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