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Benzylic Position

The benzylic position is the position next to an aromatic ring that can conjugate with the aromatic π system.

Molecular models of toluene, 1-isopropyl-4-propylbenzene, 3-methylpyridine and 2-ethylnaphthalene with their benzylic positions marked

The benzylic position has special features, similar to those of the allylic position.

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