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Standard XIII
Chemistry
Stability of Free Radical
Which of the ...
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Which of the following free radicals is pyramidal?

A

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Solution

The correct option is B


All free radicals have planar geometry but bicyclo compounds free radical has a pyramidal shape.

Because of steric strain, the carbon atom carrying the unpaired electron cannot assume a planar geometry.

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