The benzene ring alters the reactivity of a neighboring group
in the benzylic position much as a double bond alters
the reactivity of groups in the allylic position.
Benzylic cations, anions, and radicals are all more stable
than simple alkyl intermediates.
(c) Which of the following reactions will have the faster rate
and give the better yield? Use a drawing of
the transition state to explain your answer.
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