Which of the following is the correct order of stability of free radicals?
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a
benzyl > allyl > 2o > 1o
b
allyl >benzyl > 2o> 1o
c
allyl > 2o > 1o>benzyl
d
benzyl > 2o > 1o>allyl
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
stability of Benzyl radical > allyl due to Resonance ; as number of resonance structures increases stability increases.2o is more stable than 1o due to hyperconjugation But resonance dominates.Hence Benzyl > allyl > 2o > 1o