Question

A radical is a reactive intermediate with a single ____________ electron, formed by ____________ of a covalent bond. Allylic radicals are stabilized by ____________ , making them ____________ stable than tertiary radicals. A compound that contains an especially weak bond that serves as a source of radicals is called a radical ____________ . Treatment of cyclohexene with N-bromosuccinimide in the presence of light leads to ____________ by ____________ intermediates.

Answer 1

1. A radical is a reactive intermediate with a single ____________ electron, formed by ____________ of a covalent bond.

1. A: Unpaired, and homolysis

2. Allylic radicals are stabilized by ____________ , making them ____________ stable than tertiary radicals.

2. A: Resonance, and more

3. A compound that contains an especially weak bond that serves as a source of radicals is called a radical ____________ .

3. A: Initiator

4. Treatment of cyclohexene with N-bromosuccinimide in the presence of light leads to ____________ by ____________ intermediates.

4. A: Allylic substitution by radical