Chapter 13, Problem 40P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value for the relative east of removing a hydrogen atom from tertiary, secondary and primary hydrogen carbons by a chlorine radical has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Radical or free radical: unpaired valence electron of an atom, molecule, or ion is called as radical.

Chlorine radical forms a tertiary radical five times faster than a primary radical and it forms a secondary radical 3.8 times faster than a primary radical.

Relative rates of alkyl radical formation by a chlorine radical at 125 °C.