11. Radical Reactions
Radical Stability
11. Radical Reactions Radical Stability
9PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following table shows a few common C–H bond dissociation energies for homolytic cleavages.
Write an equation to show how diphenylmethane reacts with an alkyl free radical to form a stable radical. Use the given information to explain why the formation of this radical is energetically favorable.
The following table shows a few common C–H bond dissociation energies for homolytic cleavages.
Write an equation to show how diphenylmethane reacts with an alkyl free radical to form a stable radical. Use the given information to explain why the formation of this radical is energetically favorable.