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What makes CH2=CH-CH2 radical the most stable?

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Mar 15, 2017

CH2=CH-ĊH2

An allyl radical is the most stable (even more stable than a 3� radical) because the true structure of the allyl radical is a hybrid of two resonance structures. The bond and the unpaired electron are delocalized over the entire molecule which helps to stabilize the allyl radical. (pg 551-552)

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