Consider the following compound (X) The molar stable and least stable carbon radicals, respectively, produced by homolytic cleavage of corresponding C–H bond are : (A) I, IV (B) II, I (C) II, IV (D) I

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Consider the following compound (X) The molar stable and least stable carbon radicals, respectively, produced by homolytic cleavage of corresponding C–H bond are :

(A) I, IV
(B) II, I
(C) II, IV
(D) III, II

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. HCC–  – CH is most stable due to resonance but radical at  position is highly unstable.

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