You will explore what products are obtained when you nitrate each compound. You will not be taking a assessment on this experiment, but instead will be writing a lab report.

Make sure that you read the rubric, notes and directions before you write the lab report!

In your results and discussion, make sure to explicitly cover these points:

a. Identify the compound represented by each of the spots on your ending TLC plates. Make sure you make clear which spot your identifications refer to.

b. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the methyl group is ortho-para directing or meta directing. Show the reasoning your decision is based on.

c. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the aldehyde group is ortho-para directing or meta directing. Show the reasoning your decision is based on.

d. Using the experimental evidence, decide whether the aldehyde group is ring- activating or -deactivating compared to the methyl group. Show the reasoning your decision is based on.