How it is possible to rank radical stability?
1 Answer
Oct 2, 2015
The stability of radicals on the carbon atom increase with the increase of its degree (
Explanation:
The stability of radicals on the carbon atom increase with the increase of its degree (
For example,
Alkyl groups are consider electron donating groups through inductive effect , and this will increase the stability of the radical in a similar way the stabilizes a carbocation.
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