Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The
Concept introduction: Cleavage of
Answer to Problem 15.30P
The
Explanation of Solution
The energy required to break the
Thus, the increasing order of bond strength is,
The
(b)
Interpretation: The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Concept introduction: Primary
Answer to Problem 15.30P
The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Figure 1
Explanation of Solution
Primary
The homolytic cleavage of the
The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Figure 1
The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
(c)
Interpretation: The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Concept introduction:
Answer to Problem 15.30P
The radicals in increasing order of stability are
Explanation of Solution
The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Figure 1
The stability of radical depends upon the number of alkyl groups attached to the radical carbon. Therefore, stability of tertiary radical is more than secondary and primary radical. The radicals in increasing order of stability are
The radicals in increasing order of stability are
(d)
Interpretation: The
Concept introduction:
Answer to Problem 15.30P
The
Explanation of Solution
The radicals resulting from the cleavage of each
Figure 1
The stability of radical depends upon the number of alkyl groups attached to the radical carbon. Therefore, stability of tertiary radical is more than secondary and primary radical. The radicals in increasing order of stability are
Hydrogen atoms are less polarizable than alkyl groups. Therefore, alkyl group can easily donate electron density to the electron deficient carbon radical. Therefore, the increasing ease of
The
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