The intermediate will display delocalization of the positive charge over which boundaries?
a) Ortho
b) Ortho and meta
c) Ortho, meta, and para
d) Ipso only
e) None of these
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
This reaction forms a benzylic cation. The positive charge is stabilized ortho and para to the substituent, but not in the patterns suggested by the answer choices. Therefore, the correct selection is E.
Reference (University of Texas benzyl cation overview):
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