17. Aromaticity
Ionization of Aromatics
4PRACTICE PROBLEM
In comparison to simple alkyl anion intermediates, benzylic anions are more stable. Draw resonance forms to show the delocalization (over four carbon atoms) of the negative charge of the following benzyl anion.
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In comparison to simple alkyl anion intermediates, benzylic anions are more stable. Draw resonance forms to show the delocalization (over four carbon atoms) of the negative charge of the following benzyl anion.