Question

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a. Name the reactive intermediae produced
b. Indicate the movement of electrons by suitable arrow to produce this intermediate
c. Comment on stability of this intermediate produced.

Answer

i. The reactive intermediates produced are methyl free radicals:

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ii. Stability order of alkyl free radicals is: $CH _3<1^{\circ}<2^{\circ}<3^{\circ}$
Hence, $CH _3$ produced in the above reaction is least stable and highly reactive.

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