Answer to Question #118679 in Organic Chemistry for Annu

Question

Which is more stable in each pair given below? Give reasons for your answers
1.H3C or C(CH3) 3

Answer 1

Solution.

The stability of the radical decreases in the following series: tertiary>secondary>primary.

Therefore, the most stable radical in this variant is C (CH3) 3

Answer:

C (CH3) 3