Considering the stability of the generated radicals, does the encircled bond in compound A have a higher bond-dissociation energy than the encircled bond in compound B?

• A. The encircled bond in compound A does have a higher bond-dissociation energy than the encircled bond in compound B.
• B. The encircled bond in compound A does not have a higher bond-dissociation energy than the encircled bond in compound B.

Answer: (A)