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Refer to Table 6.3 on page 204 for a quantitative idea of the stability of a benzyl radical. How much more stable (in kj/mol) is the benzyl radical than a primary alkyl radical? How does a benzyl radical compare in stability to an ally| radical?
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3 on page 204 of the textbook. This table lists the bond dissociation energies of various compounds. The bond dissociation energy is a measure of the stability of a bond; the higher the energy, the less stable the bond. Show more…
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