Organic Chemistry
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Which radical is less stable in terms of bond-dissociation energy? Explain the difference in stability based on their structures.
Cl• vs HO•
HO• is less stable than Cl• because Cl has a larger atomic size and smaller electronegativity than O.
HO• is less stable than Cl• because O has a larger ionic size and smaller electron affinity than Cl.
Cl• is less stable than HO• because Cl has a larger atomic size and smaller electronegativity than O.
Cl• is less stable than HO• because O has a larger ionic size and smaller electron affinity than Cl.