Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The given radical is to be classified as 1°, 2° or 3°.

Concept introduction:

A free radical is an atom or ion with unpaired electron. They are reactive intermediates formed by the homolysis of covalent bond. Free radicals are classified as 1°, 2° or 3° depending upon the number of alkyl groups attached to it.

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Answer to Problem 15.1P

The given free radical is classified as 2° free radical.

Explanation of Solution

The given species is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P , additional homework tip  1

Figure 1

The given free radical is attached to two carbon atoms. Thus, it is classified as 2° free radical.

Conclusion

The given free radical is classified as 2° free radical.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given radical is to be classified as 1°, 2° or 3°.

Concept introduction:

A free radical is an atom or ion with unpaired electron. They are reactive intermediates formed by the homolysis of covalent bond. Free radicals are classified as 1°, 2° or 3° depending upon the number of alkyl groups attached to it.

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Answer to Problem 15.1P

The given free radical is classified as 3° free radical.

Explanation of Solution

The given species is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P , additional homework tip  2

Figure 2

The given free radical is attached to three carbon atoms. Thus, it is classified as 3° free radical.

Conclusion

The given free radical is classified as 3° free radical.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The given radical is to be classified as 1°, 2° or 3°.

Concept introduction:

A free radical is an atom or ion with unpaired electrons. They are reactive intermediates formed by the homolysis of covalent bond. Free radicals are classified as 1°, 2° or 3° depending upon the number of alkyl groups attached to it.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 15.1P

The given free radical is classified as 2° free radical.

Explanation of Solution

The given species is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P , additional homework tip  3

Figure 3

The given free radical is attached to two carbon atoms. Thus, it is classified as 2° free radical.

Conclusion

The given free radical is classified as 2° free radical.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The given radical is to be classified as 1°, 2° or 3°.

Concept introduction:

A free radical is an atom or ion with unpaired electrons. They are reactive intermediates formed by the homolysis of covalent bond. Free radicals are classified as 1°, 2° or 3° depending upon the number of alkyl groups attached to it.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 15.1P

The given free radical is classified as 1° free radical.

Explanation of Solution

The given species is,

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 15, Problem 15.1P , additional homework tip  4

Figure 4

The given free radical is attached to one carbon atom. Thus, it is classified as 1° free radical.

Conclusion

The given free radical is classified as 1° free radical.

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