What Is the Correct Order of Stability of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of stability of the following radicals (more stable > less stable) ?

• A) 1 > 2 > 3
• B) 1 > 3 > 2
• C) 3 > 1 > 2
• D) 3 > 2 > 1

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Definitions:

Radical Chain Initiator

A substance that can produce free radicals under suitable conditions, initiating a chain reaction, especially in polymerization.

Peroxides

Organic compounds containing an oxygen-oxygen single bond, often used as initiators, bleaching agents, and antiseptics.

Acid-catalyzed Hydration

A chemical reaction where an acid catalyst adds water to an unsaturated compound, often forming alcohols.

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the spatial arrangement of atoms within a molecule and how this affects its chemical behavior.