# The Allylic and Vinylic Positions > ![[Pasted image 20220906200443.png]] > > When a compound contains a *carbon-carbon* double bond: > - The two carbon atoms bearing the double bond are called **vinylic positions** > - While **allylic positions** are the atoms connected directly to the *vinylic positions* > > ![[Pasted image 20220906200550.png]] > Electron lone pairs that are on atoms in the *allylic position* are known as **allylic lone pairs**.