I.

II.
1. To synthesize A, the benzene must undergo Friedelcraft’s alkylation first, followed by
halogenation, then lastly by sulfonation. Another way is to undergo halogenation first,
then alkylation, and lastly sulfonation.

2. In B, the benzene should undergo nitration first, halogenation second, nitro reduction
third to reduce the nitro group to an amine, then lastly friedelcraft’s acylation.