Phenyl vs. Benzyl Group

Benzyl has an extra CH2:

Benzyl has an extra methyl group compared to Phenyl

Benzyl has an extra methyl group compared to Phenyl

Whereas phenyl does not.

Phenyl is simpler than benzyl

Phenyl is simpler than benzyl

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  1. Thanks this really helped

    Billy Joel - December 2, 2015 at 3:31 pm
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    • Awesome! Glad it helped

      makomed - December 2, 2015 at 4:30 pm
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