STANDARDChemistry-Organic Chemistry
STANDARD Chemistry Free Radicals MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The most stable free radical among the following is
A
CH₂=CH-CH₂
B
C₆H₅-CH₂
C
CH₂
D
C₆H₅-C(CH₃)₂
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The benzyl radical (C₆H₅-CH₂) is stabilized by resonance, making it more stable than the other radicals which lack such stabilization.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Organic Chemistry
How many total carbons are found in palmitic acid?
Chemistry
In Lassaigne's extract of an organic compound, both nitrogen and sulphur are present, which gives blood red colour with Fe³⁺ due to the formation of -
2023Chemistry
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following two alkenes? (i) CH₃−CH=CH−CH=CH−CH₃ (ii) CH₃−CH=CH−CH=CH−Cl
2009Chemistry