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Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary
Chapter 4, Problem PROBLEM 4-30(choose chapter or problem)
Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary. (a) The isopentyl radical, (CH3)2CHCH2 CH2 (d) (b) The 3-methyl-2-butyl radical, CH3 C H CH(CH3)2 (c) The 2-methyl-2-butyl radical, CH3C (CH3)CH2CH3
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QUESTION:
Rank the following radicals in decreasing order of stability. Classify each as primary, secondary, or tertiary. (a) The isopentyl radical, (CH3)2CHCH2 CH2 (d) (b) The 3-methyl-2-butyl radical, CH3 C H CH(CH3)2 (c) The 2-methyl-2-butyl radical, CH3C (CH3)CH2CH3
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Free Radical:
*A free radical is a molecular kind that contains an unpaired electron in its atomic orbital and simultaneously can exist independently.
*These are unique and rare species and can exist under special conditions.
*These are highly reactive and unstable.
*The stability order of alkyl free radical is
