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Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of
Chapter 5, Problem 30P(choose chapter or problem)
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
Questions & Answers
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
ANSWER:
Answer :
Step 1
Increasing the number of alkyl groups on the carbon bearing the free radical increases its stability.