Which of the following is a benzylic halide?

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CH₂=CHCH₂Cl C₆H₅CH₂Cl Correct C₆H₅Cl CH₃CH₂Cl

A benzylic halide has the halogen on a carbon directly attached to a benzene ring. C₆H₅CH₂Cl (benzyl chloride) fits this definition.

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