Question

The homolytic breaking of the $C^a-C^b$ bond is easiest in:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

From the homolytic breaking of a bond, free radical is formed. Higher the stability of the free radical, easier will be the breaking.

$\text{Stability of free radical}\propto \text{Number of}\alpha \text{-H}$

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.