Question

Which free radical is the most stable?
(A) RCH₂*
(B) R₂CH*
(C) R₃C*
(D) C₃H*

Answer 1

Answer:

Option c

Explanation:

Tertiary free radical is most stable than that of others. Because of hyperconjugation. More is the no. Of alpha hydrogen more is the stability.

In option C there is 9 alpha hydrogen if R is CH3