By drawing appropriate resonance structures, illustrate why halogen atom attachment at the para position of phenylmethyl (benzyl)

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By drawing appropriate resonance structures, illustrate why halogen atom attachment at the para position of phenylmethyl (benzyl) radical is unfavored compared with attachment at the benzylic position.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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