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How are alkyl radicals classified based on their stability?

Options

  1. AAlkyl radicals are always equally stable.
  2. BAlkyl radicals are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary, with stability increasing from primary to te
  3. CAlkyl radicals are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary, with stability decreasing from primary to te
  4. DAlkyl radicals have no stability differences.

Correct answer

B. Alkyl radicals are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary, with stability increasing from primary to te

Step-by-step solution

Alkyl radicals are classified based on their stability, which increases as we proceed from primary to tertiary.

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