what is true regarding alkyl radicals? A. Tertiary radicals are the least stable

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what is true regarding alkyl radicals? A. Tertiary radicals are the least stable B. Methyl radicals are the most stable C. They are formed through homolytic bond cleavage (half arrows) D. They are formed through heterolytic bond cleavage (full arrows) E. A and C are true what is true regarding alkyl radicals? A. Tertiary radicals are the least stable B. Methyl radicals are the most stable C. They are formed through homolytic bond cleavage (half arrows) D. They are formed through heterolytic bond cleavage (full arrows) E. A and C are true what is true regarding alkyl radicals? A. Tertiary radicals are the least stable B. Methyl radicals are the most stable C. They are formed through homolytic bond cleavage (half arrows) D. They are formed through heterolytic bond cleavage (full arrows) E. A and C are true

Explanation / Answer

Alkyl radicals are formed by homolytic cleavage.

The stability order of alkyl radicals is:

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary > methyl

So, option C is the right answer

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