In 1940 Bradsher3 introduced a new method of synthesis for the 9-alkyl-and 9- arylanthracenes. This method has been found to be of considerable value and to have a wide range of appli~ ation.~ Quite a few derivatives of 9-phenylanthracene have been prepared by this method in connection with rate studies. 6p6 Compounds of the type I were reported where X was in either the para or meta positions. The present investigation ...