Explain the stability of free radicals
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If the internal energy of the radical is low, the radical is stable. ... They also stabilize free radicals. So the order of stability of free radicals is the same as for carbocations: This means that tertiary radicals are most easily formed, and methyl radicals are least easily formed
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If the internal energy of the radical is low, the radical is stable. They also stabilize free radicals. So the order of stability of free radicals is the same as for carbocations: This means that tertiary radicals are most easily formed, and methyl radicals are least easily formed.
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