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OpenStudy (aaronq):

How would the bromination of acetanilide catalyzed by an acid begin? I'm aware of how the mechanism works with a catalyst like FeBr3 but, not with an acid. What would the acid protonate to begin the reaction?

OpenStudy (kainui):

Try pushing electrons around. You have some on the oxygen and nitrogen to play with in acetanilide. |dw:1375325736676:dw| There's to start you off. Now remember, water is a good leaving group, and you will end up with two bromines attached.

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