From the theoretical point of view, it is essential that the ede-stages result in the formation of the anion RX → R-, so the effective charge distribution in the conjugated system can be determined by experiment -the site of proton addition at the subsequent p stage. From the theoretical point of view, it is essential that an anion RX → R -is formed as a result of the ede-stages, so, the ef f ect iv e char ge dis tr ibu t ion in the conjugated system can be determined by experiment -the site of proton addition at the subsequent p stage. For the cinnamyl anion R -the quantum chemical calculation gives the same value of charge -0.362 for positions 1 and 3 , hence, equ a l f or ma t ion of isomers of β-methylstyrene and allylbenzene should be expected; when electrolyzing, only t he f ir s t of these isomers was obtained .The deviation could be a consequence of charge redistribution due to electrode effects, but the reason could also be inaccuracy of quantum calculations.