No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D(CH3)3˙C>(CH3)2˙CCH2CH3>(CH3)˙CHCH2CH3>CH3CH2CH2˙CH2
The stability of free radicals increases as we go from primary to secondary to tertiary carbons. Electron releasing groups (+I effect) increases the stability of a free radical.
The order of stability is (CH3)2˙CCH2CH3>(CH3)3˙C>CH3˙CHCH2CH3>CH3CH2CH2˙CH2.
The inductive effect of −CH2CH3 is greater than −CH3