benzylickarbokationer
Benzylic carbocations are carbocations where the positively charged carbon atom is directly bonded to a phenyl group or a similarly aromatic ring. This structural feature imparts significant stability to the carbocation due to resonance delocalization. The positive charge can be spread out over the aromatic ring and the benzylic carbon atom, effectively distributing the charge and lowering the overall energy of the species. This enhanced stability makes benzylic carbocations intermediates in various organic reactions.
The formation of benzylic carbocations is often favored in reactions involving leaving groups attached to the
The stability order of benzylic carbocations follows the general trend of carbocation stability, with tertiary benzylic