As we saw in chapter 10, the positions adjacent to C=C, the allylic position, often show enhanced reactivity compared to simple alkanes due to the proximity of the adjacent p system. Similarly, the positions adjacent to a benzene ring, known as the benzylic position also show enhanced reactivity compared to simple alkanes. Students often confuse the term benzyl with phenyl, for example compare the location of the bromine atoms in Bromobenzene and benzyl bromide: Highlight benzylic carbon atom.
A probable cause of numbness in the upper, outer thigh is meralgia paresthetica, a condition that occurs when the nerve that provides sensation to the thighâs surface is compressed, according to Mayo Clinic. It often occurs on one side of the body and worsens upon walking or standing. Continue Reading.
What is numbness? Numbness is an abnormal condition in which a person feels tingling or a loss of sensation. Numbness can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most often felt in the extremities, such as the hands, feet, fingers, and toes. There are many different causes of numbness. Numbness usually arises from a lack of blood supply to an area, nerve compression, or nerve damage. Numbness can also result from infection, inflammation, trauma, and other abnormal processes.