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B. Ring substitution
• Furan undergoes all the electrophilic substitution reactions mainly at 2- and 5-
positions.
• Because of its resinification under effect of acids or acidic reagents, special
reaction conditions are used as follows:
C. Reactions of furan: 1. Electrophilic substitution:
2.Formylation of furan , Gatterman reaction:
ZnCl
+ HCN + HCl 2 CHO
O O
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