2. A benzene ring alters the reactivity of a neighboring group in the so-called "benzylic” position, similarly to how a

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2 A Benzene Ring Alters The Reactivity Of A Neighboring Group In The So Called Benzylic Position Similarly To How A 1 (113.39 KiB) Viewed 83 times

2. A benzene ring alters the reactivity of a neighboring group in the so-called "benzylic” position, similarly to how a double bond alters the reactivity of groups in the "allylic" position. R R allylic position benzylic position Benzylic cations, anions, and radicals are all more stable than simple alkyl intermediates. a) Use resonance structures to show the delocalization of the positive charge, negative charge, and unpaired electron of the benzyl cation, anion, and radical.