One of the important reactions of benzylic alcohols, ethers, and esters is the ease of cleavage of

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One of the important reactions of benzylic alcohols, ethers, and esters is the ease of cleavage of the benzyl-oxygen bond during hydrogenation. This is another example of "hydrogenolysis," the cleavage of a bond by hydrogen. It is facilitated by the presence of acid. Hydrogenolysis can also occur with strained-ring compounds.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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