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The correct stability order of the following free radicals isA. `(CH_(3))_(2)overset(*)CHlt(CH_(3))_(3)overset(*)Clt(C_(6)H_(5))_(2)overset(*)CH`B. `(C_(6)H_(5))_(2)overset(*)CHlt(C_(6)H_(5))_(3)overset(*)Clt(CH_(3))_(3)overset(*)Clt(CH_(3))_(2)overset(*)CH`C. `(C_(6)H_(5))_(3)overset(*)CHlt(C_(6)H_(5))_(2)overset(*)CHlt(CH_(3))_(3)overset(*)(C)lt(CH_(3))_(2)overset(*)CH`D. `(CH_(3))_(2)overset(*)CHlt(CH_(3))_(3)overset(*)CHlt(C_(6)H_(5))_(3)overset(*)C`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Larger the number of phenyl groups linked to a free radical. More the number of resonating structures and greater is the stability of free radical is
`(CH_(3))_(2)overset(*)CH lt (CH_(3))_(3) overset(*)C lt (C_(6)H_(5))_(2)overset(*)C H lt (C_(6)H_(5))_(3) overset(*)C`


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