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Which of the following free radicals is the most stable?A. `overset(.)CH_(3)`B. `overset(.)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH(CH_(3))_(2)`C. `CH_(3)overset(.)CHCH_(2)CH_(3)`D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)overset(.) C(CH_(3))_(2)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Order of stabilityd of free radicals Tertiary gt Secondary gt Primary gt Methyl Radicals are electron-dificient because `C` has only `7` electrons in its valence shell. Since `R` groups are electron-donating via induction, the more alkyl groups bonded to the electron deficient `C`, the more stable the radical is. |
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