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3. During the fragmentation a molecule breaks into a carbocation (OF) and a radical (LF). The fragmentation is more likely to take place if creates stable carbocations and radicals. Which one is more stable, a carbocation or a radical? Explain using the examples below. H or H H

          3. During the fragmentation a molecule breaks into a carbocation (OF) and a radical (LF). The fragmentation is more likely to take place if creates stable carbocations and radicals.
Which one is more stable, a carbocation or a radical? Explain using the examples below.
H
or
H
H

3. During the fragmentation a molecule breaks into a carbocation (OF) and a radical (LF). The fragmentation is more likely to take place if creates stable carbocations and radicals.
Which one is more stable, a carbocation or a radical? Explain using the examples below.
H
or
H
H

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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A carbocation is a positively charged carbon atom that has only three bonds and an empty p orbital. It is a reactive intermediate in organic chemistry reactions. A radical, on the other hand, is a molecule or atom that contains an unpaired electron. It is also Show more…

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