JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.4. Organic chemistry reaction mechanism
Consider the following compound (X).

The most stable and least stable carbon radicals, respectively, produced by homolytic cleavage of corresponding \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}\) bond are :
- A II, IV
- B III, II
- C I, IV
- D II, I
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) II, I
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
II most stable carbon radical due to resonance stablise I least stable carbon radical due to no stabilising factor.
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