The most stable free radical among the following is:
A
C6H5CH2∙CH2
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B
C6H5∙CHCH3
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C
CH3∙CH2
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D
CH3∙CHCH3
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Solution
The correct option is BC6H5∙CHCH3 The most stable free radical among the following is C6H5∙CHCH3. The single electron on methylene C atom is in resonance with benzene ring and is stabilised.