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QUESTION:

Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

(CH3)2CHCH2-CH2

CH3-CH-CH(CH3)2

CH3-C(CH3)CH2CH3

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QUESTION:

Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

(CH3)2CHCH2-CH2

CH3-CH-CH(CH3)2

CH3-C(CH3)CH2CH3

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Answer :

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 Increasing the number of alkyl groups on the carbon bearing the free radical increases its stability.

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