Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 208
Question: Which of the following free radicals is most stable [NCERT 1982]
Options:
A) Primary
B) Methyl
C) Secondary
D) Tertiary
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
of alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom carrying the odd electrons, greater is the delocalization of odd electron and hence more stable is the free radical.
