17. Aromaticity
Ionization of Aromatics
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
Benzylic cations, anions,and radicals are all more stable compared to simple alkyl intermediates.
2-bromotoluene reacts with bromine in the presence of light to give a benzyl bromide derivative. Propose a plausible mechanism for this reaction.
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Benzylic cations, anions,and radicals are all more stable compared to simple alkyl intermediates.
2-bromotoluene reacts with bromine in the presence of light to give a benzyl bromide derivative. Propose a plausible mechanism for this reaction.