Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.2P
Interpretation Introduction

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Interpretation:

The benzylic carbons in the given compound are to be identified.

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Hydrocarbons are formed by carbon and hydrogen atom. These atoms form a bond with each other and with other atoms through the sharing of electrons. Alkenes have carbon-carbon double bonds in them. Benzene ring is a six membered aromatic cyclic alkene. The carbon atom which is attached to benzene ring is known as benzylic carbon.

Interpretation Introduction

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Interpretation:

The benzylic carbons in the given compound are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Hydrocarbons are formed by carbon and hydrogen atom. These atoms form a bond with each other and with other atoms through the sharing of electrons. Alkenes have carbon-carbon double bonds in them. Benzene ring is a six membered aromatic cyclic alkene. The carbon atom which is attached to benzene ring is known as benzylic carbon.

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