The reaction of benzyl and phenyl radicals with indene
Abstract
Benzyl radicals, generated by the pyrolysis of dibenzylmercury, react with indene to give toluene, 1-benzylindene, 2-benzylindene, 3-benzylindene, 1,3-dibenzylindene, 1,1′-bi-indenyl, and 3,3′-bi-indenyl. Phenyl radicals, generated by the pyrolysis of diphenylmercury, react with indene to give benzene and 1,1′-bi-indenyl.