Question

Discuss the order of stability of 1⁰,2⁰ and 3⁰ carbocations.
( b) What are free radicals?
(c) Give structure of 4-methyl-3-oxopentanoic acid
(d) Write the IUPAC name of:
CH3- CH2- CH(OH)-CH2-CHO​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 3° carbonation>2°>1°

the specie or chemical substance which carries single electron is called free radical.

C) CH3

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cH3-CH-Co-CH2-COOH

d) 3- hydroxy pentanal