Following is an equation for hydroperoxidation of cumene. light + O2 for HOO- Cumene Cumene hydroperoxide Propose a radical chain mechanism for this reaction. Assume that initiation is by an unspecified radical, R.

Following is an equation for hydroperoxidation of cumene. light + O2 for HOO- Cumene Cumene hydroperoxide Propose a radical chain mechanism for this reaction. Assume that initiation is by an unspecified radical, R.

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