Question:

The least stable free radical is

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}CHCH{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}} $
  • $ C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}CH{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}} $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}} $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}} $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

As the number of alkyl groups attached to the carbon containing odd electron increases, number of hyperconjugative structures increases, and thus, the stability increases. $CH _{3}$ due to lack of alkyl group, attached to the ${ }^{\circ} C$, is least stable.
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