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What is benzylic carbon?

Answer 1

The benzyl carbon is the carbon immediately proximate to a phenyl ring.

Given this definition, #C_6H_5CH_2Br# is benzyl bromide; #C_6H_5CH_2OH# is benzyl alchohol, #C_6H_5CH_2NH_2# is benzylamine.

Stability and reactivity may be somewhat improved by benzoylic substitution.

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Answer 2

Isabella Acosta

A benzylic carbon is a carbon atom that is directly bonded to a benzene ring. It is often denoted as the carbon atom adjacent to the benzene ring. Benzylic carbons are known for their reactivity and are commonly involved in various organic reactions, including substitution, oxidation, and reduction reactions.

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