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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Dipole Moment, Resonance and Reaction Intermediates Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following free radicals is most stable

A
Primary
B
Methyl
C
Secondary
D
Tertiary

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The correct answer is:
D

Greater the no. of alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom carrying the odd electrons, greater is the delocalization of odd electron and hence more stable is the free radical.

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