11. Radical Reactions
Free Radical Halogenation
11. Radical Reactions Free Radical Halogenation
54PRACTICE PROBLEM
Commercial supplies of the solvent tetrahydrofuran (THF) are often stabilized with a small amount of BHT to prevent autoxidation upon exposure to air. Draw the mechanism that shows how BHT intercepts autoxidation. Assume that the initiation step is caused by a generic R radical.
Commercial supplies of the solvent tetrahydrofuran (THF) are often stabilized with a small amount of BHT to prevent autoxidation upon exposure to air. Draw the mechanism that shows how BHT intercepts autoxidation. Assume that the initiation step is caused by a generic R radical.