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The unpaired electron in benzyl radical is shared by the benzylic carbon plus the ortho an...

The unpaired electron in benzyl radical is shared by the benzylic carbon plus the ortho and para carbons of the ring. Yet, chlorine becomes attached only to the benzylic carbon. Can you think of a reason why? (Hint: Write a structural formula for the compound formed by attachment of chlorine to one of the ring carbons.)

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