When an alkyl benzene undergoes a Birch reduction, the carbon atom connected to the alkyl group Choose your answer here reduced.Save for LaterSubmit Answer
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When an alkyl benzene undergoes a Birch reduction, the carbon atom connected to the alkyl group Choose your answer here reduced.Save for LaterSubmit Answer
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In a Birch reduction, the carbon atom connected to the alkyl group is not reduced. The Birch reduction selectively reduces the aromatic ring of an alkyl benzene, specifically the carbon atoms ortho and para to the substituent. The alkyl group itself does not undergo reduction in this reaction.
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