Question

What is allylic and benzylic?

Answer 1

• In an alkene, the position adjacent to the carbon-carbon double bond is referred to as the allylic position.
• The allylic carbon (position) is shown as follows:
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• The position adjacent to the benzene or benzene substituted ring is referred to as the benzylic position.
• The benzylic position is shown as follows:
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• Allylic and benzylic carbocations have delocalized electrons.